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Genetic counseling

Keywords:
  • medical genetics
  • genetics

We provide genetic counseling and conduct related examinations in the Department of Clinical Genetics at the Skin and Allergy Hospital. 

Asiakkaan hoitamista Tulehduskeskuksessa.

You need a physician’s referral for the examinations. In certain cases, you can contact our unit directly. 

Below we have compiled frequently asked questions about genetic counseling. The questions have been divided according to the reasons for seeking treatment. 

Pediatric patients

Your child is on a waiting list for a clinical geneticist’s appointment at the Department of Clinical Genetics. Below you will find answers to typical questions asked by families waiting for an appointment.









Persons seeking evaluation due to their own cancer or cancer cases occurring in the family

You are waiting for an appointment at the Department of Clinical Genetics, either because of your own cancer diagnosis or cancer cases occurring in the family. Below are frequently asked questions from patients who have been requested to have an assessment of the possibility of hereditary cancer susceptibility.














You are waiting for an appointment at the Department of Clinical Genetics, either because you have a diagnosed or suspected hereditary or rare disease, or there is a diagnosed or suspected hereditary disease in your family. Below you will find answers to typical questions asked by patients waiting for an appointment.















Persons seeking treatment during pregnancy

Genetic counseling related to a current pregnancy is provided at the Fetomaternal Medical Center, which operates in connection with the Women's Hospital. The center has a medical geneticist present every day.











Units

Department of Clinical Genetics, Skin and Allergy Hospital

In the Department of Clinical Genetics, we treat patients who are suspected of having a hereditary disease, investigate diseases being inherited in the…

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