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Department of Clinical Genetics, Skin and Allergy Hospital

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  • Skin and Allergy Hospital
  • medical genetics
  • genetics

In the Department of Clinical Genetics, we treat patients who are suspected of having a hereditary disease, investigate diseases being inherited in the family and provide counseling. Our department is located in the Skin and Allergy Hospital.

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Treatment with us primarily requires a referral. In certain cases, you can contact us directly. We treat both children and adults.

Depending on the matter, we will arrange a telephone call, a video appointment, or a regular appointment. 

Our medical geneticists also conduct ward consultations if necessary. A medical geneticist from the Department of Clinical Genetics also works in cooperation with perinatologists at the Prenatal Diagnostic Unit of the HUS Women's Hospital.

Please see the frequently asked questions for more information on handling your matter, and preparing for the appointment. You find the questions on Genetic counseling's website. The questions have been divided according to the reason why you have sought treatment.

Genetic counseling's website

Arriving at our department

The unit is located on the 5th floor of the Skin and Allergy Hospital. Please arrive at the outpatient clinic’s waiting room approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Please bring with you your Kela card and proof of identity, and if your child is the patient, also the child’s health clinic card (neuvolakortti).

Please reserve 1 to 2 hours for your appointment and the possible related examinations.

Genetic testing

If you have been requested, or you receive a request, to give a blood sample for genetic testing, you can have it taken at any of HUS laboratories. You do not need to fast for the test.

We recommend that you book an appointment for the tests but some HUS laboratories also serve without an appointment.

HUS laboratories

Cancelling or rescheduling an appointment

If the appointment scheduled for you is not suitable, please telephone us as soon as possible or at least a week before the appointment. You can change a scheduled appointment only once for a valid reason.

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