Your genes hold powerful insights.
Genetic screening can help you prepare for the future you want.
Genetic screening can be complicated. At TELUS Health Care Centres, we make it simple.
With a comprehensive suite of tests and the professionals to decipher them, we help you unlock powerful insights to make informed decisions so you can take proactive steps toward better health.
At this time, our genetic services are available to TELUS Health Care Centres clients or through the TELUS Health Virtual Care app.
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booking your first Preventive Health Assessment
.Discover the power of your genes.
When you have better information about your genetic makeup, you'll be armed with confidence on how to move forward. We will walk you through the tests available, teach you how they work and provide guidance along your journey to help you:
Understand risks
Get valuable insights on hereditary conditions, common diseases and potential medication responses based on your genetic makeup.
Personalize your healthcare
Uncovering the conditions that you may be at a higher risk of developing can help you and your healthcare providers take preventive action.
Achieve peace of mind
Rather than worry about the potential risks, get clarity for you and your loved ones through TELUS Health Care Centres' genetic screenings.
I'm ready to take the next step in my health journey. I want to:
Suggested test:
Proactive Genetic Screening
Understand your genetic risks for hereditary cancer, cardiovascular disease and other adult-onset conditions. This screening option analyzes over 150 genes related to hereditary conditions, such as:
- Cancers (breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cutaneous melanoma, gastric cancer and more)
- Cardiovascular (arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, genetic forms of high blood pressure and high cholesterol and more)
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Pharmacogenomics
Find out which medications may be more effective, safe and tolerable, now and in the future. This test looks at variants in 80 different genes and evaluates personalized responses to over 220 medications based on your genetic makeup, potentially saving you unnecessary trial and error.
Suggested test:
Epigenetics of Aging
Your age according to your birthdate and your biological age aren’t necessarily the same, and reducing your biological age may significantly lower your risk of age-related illnesses. Through this genetic screening, you’ll learn your biological age, rate of aging, telomere length and more. This screening can be repeated annually to gain insights on how your lifestyle and environment might impact your aging process.
Suggested test:
Carrier Screening
Carrier screening allows you to make informed decisions that empower you along your reproductive journey. Through this screen, you can uncover unknown genetic conditions before and during pregnancy which may also help family planning decisions.
Screening for carrier status of over 400 different recessive genetic conditions.
Suggested test:
Polygenic Risk Score
Understand your risk level for common diseases (including breast cancer, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and Alzheimer's disease) so you know where to focus when it comes to preventive health.
How it works
Step 1
Select and learn about a test.
Step 2
Provide your DNA sample.
Step 3
Get your comprehensive results online.
Step 4
Consult with a certified genetic counsellor, if applicable.
Meet our experienced genetics team.
Our team provides personalized and expert support throughout your genetic testing journey.
Islay Fitzgerald, MSc, CCGC, CGC
Certified Genetic Counsellor
Samantha Rojas, MSc, CCGC, CGC
Certified Genetic Counsellor
Frequently asked questions
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Disclaimer
In the Genetics Program, in accordance with applicable law, TELUS Health Care Centres is providing uninsured services only. These services are not covered by your provincial health plan.
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If you’re ready to enroll, want more information or would like to visit one of our Care Centres, we can help.