How to Order
GeneType is all about taking the complex, and making it simple.
This test can only be requested by a healthcare provider. See the telehealth options below.
GeneType testing is simple
Order through your own healthcare provider during your next visit, or order online through our 3rd-party telehealth partner.
Step 1
Speak to your healthcare provider.
If you order online, a 3rd party telehealth provider will approve your order, if you qualify.
Step 2
In preparation for your healthcare provider conversation, be sure to have personal health information including family history of disease.
If you need time to collect clinical information, your test requisition can be paused while you and your healthcare provider access appropriate files. You may be contacted by the telehealth group, DNA Visit, if additional information is required.
Step 3
Collect a sample with the buccal swabs provided. Follow instructions carefully. Return in pre-addressed envelope to geneType.
Do not eat, drink, smoke, vape or chew gum within 30 minutes of collection.
Step 4
Leave the rest to us.
GeneType will send your results to your healthcare provider. You will also be notified when your results are ready.
Your ordering healthcare provider will determine the follow-up procedure. to discuss your results.
Turn-around time is 10-12 weeks
If you are ordering through telehealth
Please have your medical records easily accessible including recent bloodwork results such as cholesterol, triglyceride and fasting glucose levels. If you are female, that may also include your latest mammogram breast density results.
*Patient eligibility dependent on personal medical history, age and sex
Interested in ordering more than one disease? Order geneType Multi-Test.
See individual disease pages for more information about each test.
The Multi-Risk suite of tests is for adults 40-85 years of age. At maximum, a woman would be eligible for 8 diseases in the panel; a man would be eligible for 7. Starting at age 30, a patient may qualify for geneType's cancer risk assessments only.