Genetic counseling resources at Invitae

Personalized to meet your unique needs

Genetic counselors are healthcare professionals trained in genetics and counseling. They are experts at explaining complex genetic concepts and analyzing family history to understand disease risk. They also help people understand what their genetic test results mean for themselves and their family members.

Two easy ways to speak with a genetic counselor

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Our team of board-certified genetic counselors is available on demand by phone during business hours to assist you with general questions about genetic testing and your results.

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If you have undergone testing for reproductive health, cancer, or cardiology, or have taken one of our proactive tests, you have the option to schedule a comprehensive post-test genetic counseling session at no additional charge.*

Have questions?

Our resource center offers:

details on what happens in a genetic counseling session
an overview of how to prepare for your session
more information on how to reach an Invitae genetics expert

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Hereditary cancer resources

Understanding your results

There are three potential results from hereditary cancer genetic testing. These guides walk you through what each type of result could mean for you.

Positive test result FAQ

Negative test result FAQ

Variant of uncertain significance FAQ

Letters for family members

Genetic test results can have implications not only for an individual but for an entire family. If you receive a positive result on one of our hereditary cancer tests, your blood relatives may be eligible for family variant testing. We've designed a few templates to help you inform your family members about your test results and help them take the next steps.

Hereditary cancer (general) template letter

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Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) template letter

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Lynch syndrome template letter

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Additional resources

Cardiology resources

Letters for family members

Genetic test results can have implications not only for an individual but for an entire family. If you receive a positive result on one of our cardiology tests, your blood relatives may be eligible for family variant testing at no additional charge. We've designed a few templates to help you inform your family members about your test results and help them take the next steps:

General inherited cardiovascular condition template letter (Download.doc)

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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) template letter (Dowload.doc)

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Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and / or dissection (TAAD) template letter (Download.doc)

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Long QT syndrome (LQTS) template letter (Download.doc)

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) template letter (Download.doc)

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Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) tempate letter (Downloaed.doc)

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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) template letter (Download.doc)

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Reproductive health resources

If you received non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS), these videos offer information on what your results mean.

NIPS positive result

NIPS negative result

General resources

Gathering your family history

Your family medical history provides powerful insights into your risk of developing certain diseases.

Talking with your relatives about the diseases that are present in your family is very important, but some people are unsure about which family members to talk with, and what information to ask.

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* Offered in the US and Canada only. In other countries, your doctor can consult with an Invitae genetic counselor to obtain additional information about your test result.

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Genetic counseling resources at Invitae

Personalized to meet your unique needs

Two easy ways to speak with a genetic counselor

×Speak with our clinical team

×Schedule an appointment

Cancer, cardiology & proactive health testing

Reproductive health

Get quick answers

Schedule an appointment

Have questions?

Find a local genetics provider

Hereditary cancer resources

Understanding your results

Letters for family members

Additional resources

Cardiology resources

Letters for family members

Reproductive health resources

NIPS positive result

NIPS negative result

General resources

Gathering your family history

Speak with our clinical team

Schedule an appointment