What Is the Outcome?

Negative Result

A negative test result means that the laboratory did not find the specific disease-linked variant in a list of genes that the test was designed to detect. Therefore, a genetic variation associated with the disease was not detected.

Positive Result

A positive test result means that the laboratory did find the specific disease-linked variant in a list of genes that the test was designed to detect. Therefore, a genetic variation associated with the disease was detected.

How Can Genetic Testing Benefit Me?

• Identify personal and familial risks
• Receive a more personalized treatment plan
• Medication management
• Lifestyle modification
• Preventative screenings for self and immediate family members

Free genetic counseling is available before and after the test with a certified counselor.

Is Genetic Testing Covered by My Insurance?

Most insurance companies cover the cost of genetic testing. However, whether a specific person will be covered depends on several factors. Vibrant verifies insurance coverage prior to running the test, ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket.

Ask your provider for details.

Immunodeficiency

The immune genetic testing panel may be appropriate for anyone with a personal or family history of frequent infections, fevers, or skin disorders, particularly if infections are recurrent, difficult to treat, require hospitalization, IV antibiotics, or are caused by uncommon organisms.

Cardiopulmonary

The cardiopulmonary genetic testing panel may be appropriate for anyone with a personal or family history of cardiac disorders such as hypertension, heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia, or congenital heart defects, or pulmonary disorders such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, or chronic sinus infections.

Thyroid

The thyroid genetic testing panel may be appropriate for anyone with a personal or family history of thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, Grave's disease, goiter, or thyroid nodules.

Cancer

The cancer genetic testing panel may be appropriate for anyone with a personal or family history of cancer.

Diabetes

The diabetes genetic testing panel may be appropriate for anyone with a personal or family history of Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

Neurocognitive

The neurocognitive genetic testing panel may be appropriate for anyone with a personal or family history of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, migraines, depression, or anxiety.

Comprehensive Eye

The eye genetic testing panel may be appropriate for anyone with a personal or family history of eye disorders such as blindness, color blindness, retinitis, nystagmus, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, or severe reduction of visual acuity.