Patient Consent
Partnering to uncover answers for your health
If your care team has recommended genetic testing through MyOme, it’s natural to have questions. This testing can reveal meaningful insights about your health and your family’s health, giving you and your care team the clarity they need to guide diagnosis, treatment, and next steps with confidence.
What to expect from genetic testing
Learn more about the benefits and limitations of genome and exome sequencing, as well as your consenting options, by watching this short video.
FAQs
Earlier tests may have looked at a narrow set of genes. By looking at more of the DNA, MyOme helps find answers that might have been missed before. Science also changes quickly—new research may offer new answers.
Yes. Exome and genome tests can find many genetic changes, but not all. Some parts of DNA are hard to read, and some conditions do not have a known genetic cause yet.
Some results may show genetic risks that run in families. Your doctor may recommend that family members consider testing or discuss what the result means for future pregnancies.
You may be asked to include samples from close family members, such as parents or siblings, as part of testing. Adding family members can help make results clearer.
Genetic data is kept private and secure, like other medical records, and is only accessed by the lab or care team for medical care or approved research.
You should review your results with the doctor who ordered your testing to understand what they mean and how they might impact next steps. MyOme also provides access to optional genetic counseling services. Your provider can request this by emailing support@myome.com.
The cost of testing depends on your payment type, insurance plan, and eligibility for our financial assistance program, MyOme Access. Learn more and apply at myome.com/access.
Have questions about your test results?
At MyOme, we don’t just make genetic testing easy—we also want to help you understand your results. For patients who would like additional support understanding their genetic testing or results, MyOme offers complimentary access to genetic counseling through an independent provider, available via flexible telehealth options.
Our Genetic Counselors are here for you.
Still have questions about our process?
The MyOme Support team is here to help. Complete the form below and a MyOme team member will contact you.
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