Pathway Genomics Inc., a U.S. based genetic testing company, announced the immediate availability of its personal Genetic Health Report. This customized and innovative personal genetic health report contains information on more than 70 health conditions, including pharmacogenetics (prescription medication response), propensity for complex disease, and carrier status (pre-pregnancy health). The Genetic Health Report involves a quick, simple and convenient process for gathering an individual’s DNA, and provides a comprehensive, easy-to-read, action-oriented report, now available in PDF format, as well as one-on-one follow-up with an on-staff certified genetic counselor for those who have questions. Pathway Genomics provides a controlled and secure environment for genetic analysis through its wholly owned onsite laboratory that is both federal CLIA and California State licensed. One can order a Genetic Health Report via the web at www.pathway.com.
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The Value of Knowing
Pathway Genomics’ Genetic Health Report provides a person with a wealth of actionable information concerning their predisposition to certain health events—from chronic conditions like asthma to diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and diabetes, among others. With this information, people can make informed decisions concerning their lifestyle choices and work with their health-care provider on building a truly personalized health care program. For instance, the actionable information contained in the health report can range from encouraging a person to talk with their doctor about preventative measures one can take, to learning about one’s family history and how lifestyle choices might influence disease onset. And even though having a genetic marker or SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) associated with a health event does not mean that an individual will develop a certain disease or condition, personalized information about one’s genetic “blueprint” can help a person with present and future life behavior decisions.
The Pathway Genomics Genetic Health Report contains two other areas of focus: responsiveness or sensitivity to prescription medications (pharmacogenetics) and pre-pregnancy health.
Pharmacogenetics (Prescription Medication Response)