General Genetic Testing
Alongside our cancer genetic testing, we offer a range of general genetic services. Please use the links below for more information on the area you are interested in.
Preconception
Planning a family can raise important questions about genetic health. Preconception counselling can help if you are concerned about being a carrier of a genetic condition, have a known family history of a genetic disorder, or are exploring IVF and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).
Read more about preconception & IVF →Neurological Genetic Testing
Our Neurological Genetic Testing service investigates genes associated with conditions affecting the brain, nerves and muscles. Testing covers a range of inherited neurological disorders, including epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, neurodegenerative conditions, Huntington’s disease (HD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Specific genetic testing for Huntington’s disease (HTT gene) and ALS-associated genes, including C9orf72, SOD1, FUS and TARDBP, can help identify inherited genetic changes associated with these conditions.
Identifying a genetic cause can help clarify a diagnosis, support clinical management and targeted treatment decisions, assess inherited risks, and provide valuable information for family members and genetic counselling.
Cardiac
Cardiac genetic testing examines genes linked to the heart's structure and rhythm, including cardiomyopathy, inherited arrhythmias and unexplained sudden cardiac events. Understanding the genetic component helps you and your family manage risks effectively.
Read more about cardiac testing →Autism
Autism is common and usually caused by a combination of factors, with genetics playing an important role. Genetic testing may be helpful for some children or adults, particularly where there are additional features such as developmental delay, learning disability or seizures.
Read more about autism & genetics →Whole Exome Sequencing
Whole exome sequencing (WES) looks closely at the parts of your DNA that contain the instructions for how your body works (the exome). By analysing thousands of genes at once, it can sometimes provide answers that help with diagnosis, management and family planning.
Read more about whole exome sequencing →Predictive Testing
Predictive genetic testing can tell you whether you have inherited a known genetic variant (gene fault) that runs in your family. Where a specific gene fault has already been identified in a relative, testing becomes much more accurate and meaningful.
Read more about predictive testing →