DNA Predisposition Testing
Now you can discover your predisposition for cardiovascular conditions, cancers, immune system, general health issues and much more.
GTL is a leading accredited personalized genetic testing company. We use the latest science and technology to give you a snapshot of your genome, revealing your genetic predisposition for important health conditions and empowering you with knowledge to make more informed choices. The conditions included in the report are all supported by peer reviewed scientific research and have been validated according to ISO 17025 and CLIA requirements, as well as a stringent internal clinical analyst competency program.
The predictive power of DNA is real
The concept of our genetic test is to look into your DNA and to identify key markers that, if present, may cause you to be predisposed to serious diseases listed below. By ordering this test your physician will be able, in a sense, to take a look into your own future and take the necessary steps to help avoid the conditions altogether.
To read more about how genetic discoveries over the past two decades are giving rise to a new system of personalized medicine, visit Defy Your DNA, a book by Dr. Stephen B. Shrewsbury, MD.
The DNA test has a strong and meaningful coverage
The conditions covered by this service account for a majority of all causes of natural deaths in the industrialized world, implying a strong and meaningful coverage. Our DNA testing service will reveal your genetic and environmental predisposition for 25 diseases and conditions.
Our DNA Predisposition Test covers these conditions...
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Immune System
Lupus
Graves' disease
Celiac disease
Multiple sclerosis
Psoriasis
General Health
Obesity
Migraine
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
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Cardiovascular Conditions
Aneurysm
Atrial fibrillation
Heart disease
Peripheral arterial disease
Venous thromboembolism
Aging
Macular degeneration
Alzheimer's disease
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Cancers
Bladder cancer
Breast cancer
Colorectal cancer
Gastric cancer
Lung cancer
Prostate cancer
Skin cancer
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The importance of Genetic Counseling
After examining your DNA, we will create a personalized report. In your report each condition will be ranked according to your estimated lifetime risk, and will be qualified as high, medium or low risk. GTL believes the information contained on this report to be of such value that we have we have partnered with Dr. Sue Robinson, a professional in the area of nutrition. Dr. Sue brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to our genetic predisposition test and is GTL's official Genetic Counselor.
We strongly encourage you to purchase Dr. Sue's genetic counseling with your predisposition test. She can help you understand the difference between what is hereditary and environmental on your personalized predisposition report.
When will I get my results?
The results of your DNA Predisposition test will be made available in approximately 2 to 4 weeks of us receiving your returned samples. Click here to see a sample report.