HerediGene Population Study

What is HerediGene®?

The HerediGene: Population Study was opened to study the genes of hundreds of thousands of participants to better predict and prevent serious diseases. While the study is no longer taking new enrollments, our team is still processing data and gathering important findings. Genes control everything from your height, to how you respond to certain medications, and even your risk for developing disease.

Will I receive a report on my genetic risks?

It is predicted that a very small percentage – about 3% of the population – will receive a report identifying a known, disease-causing variant. You can choose to learn your results or refuse them. We will only report on variants we can treat and/or manage. HerediGene: Population Study results do NOT replace clinical testing. Most participants will NOT hear back on the findings.

What is genetic counseling?

Genetic counseling can help you understand how your genetics and family history can impact your health. A genetic counselor is a healthcare professional with advanced training in medical genetics and counseling. During a consultation with a HerediGene genetic counselor, you can expect to talk about certain medical conditions that you have had, or that run in your family.

Can my HerediGene: Population Study result be used in my medical care?

HerediGene is a research program that looks at your DNA for information that may affect your health and increase risk for certain health conditions. While we may find genetic information that affects your health, results from the Study are research results that have not been confirmed using clinical testing and should NOT be used to make any diagnoses or medical decisions.

Will my HerediGene: Population Study research results be part of my medical record?

No - research results are not as accurate as clinical grade testing performed by CLIA approved laboratories. The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) are a set of federal regulations established to ensure the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing performed on humans in the United States. Your research results are used for research purposes only and will not be used for your clinical care.