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Indications for Genetic Testing and Counseling

Any individual or family concerned about a possible genetic condition is encouraged to seek an evaluation. A genetic evaluation is particularly recommended in the following situations where there is a personal or family history of:

  • One or more birth defects
  • A genetic disorder
  • A chromosome abnormality
  • Intellectual Development Disorder or developmental delay
  • Neuromuscular abnormalities
  • Unexplained metabolic problems
  • Congenital or familial hearing loss or blindness
  • Abnormal growth patterns
  • Abnormal sexual development
  • Prenatal exposure to drugs or medications, including alcohol
  • Cancer

A physician, healthcare provider, or patient can request an appointment by calling our clinic coordinator toll-free at (800) 447-6614 ext 7530 or (406) 444-7530. Interested parties may also click on the appropriate link below to provide contact information. Our clinical coordinator will respond to these requests as quickly as possible to facilitate an appointment at a clinic site near you.

Also, counseling is recommended for:

  • Members of ethnic groups at risk for specific disorders
  • A carrier of a genetic disorder
  • Women who will be 35 years old or older when pregnant
  • Women considering Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis
  • Women with an ultrasound showing abnormalities in the fetus
  • Parents related to each other
  • Couples with infertility, stillbirth, or recurrent miscarriage
  • Women with maternal diabetes, PKU, or epilepsy, who are contemplating pregnancy

Genetic Services Request Forms

Genetics Referral Form

When you've completed the form above, please fax it to our Clinic Coordinator at (406) 444-1064.