Hoag Genetic Counseling

Genetic testing is not just a simple blood draw (or saliva test). Your genetic counselor will do all of the following:

• Collect, document and evaluate your family history

• Estimate your hereditary risk

• Explain inheritance patterns and implications for your family

• Assist in exploring the medical and psychological implications of genetic testing

• Review costs, benefits and limitations of genetic testing

• Provide information about genetic testing options and help you decide what is best for you and your family

• Answer questions about issues of privacy, confidentiality and legal protections against genetic discrimination

• Determine the best strategy for testing within your family

• Select appropriate genetic test(s) and testing laboratory

• Help in obtaining insurance coverage for your genetic testing

• Interpret your genetic test results, which can be complex

• Provide ongoing emotional support and assistance in informing your family in the event of abnormal test results

• Assist your physicians in developing a plan for management

• Provide a detailed summary letter for you and your physicians

• Refer to support organizations, when appropriate

• Notify you about genetics research opportunities as they arise

A genetic counseling session is a conversation, where your input is vital towards its success. We encourage you to bring a list of questions to cover during your visit.

Hoag is pleased to offer hereditary counseling services in Newport Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us at 949-764-5764 or genetics@hoag.org.

Although many patients seek assessment at the recommendation of their physicians, a referral from a health care provider is not required.