The Meaning of Genetic Testing and the Cost of Performing It

1. What is genetic testing?

Genetic testing is a method of analyzing and decoding genes to detect chromosomal abnormalities and diseases caused by genetic disorders. This means that this test is not only to determine blood relationships but also to greatly assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Genetic testing to look for abnormalities and mutations in genes

2. The meaning of genetic testing

Genetic testing has many important implications, not only for individuals but also for the entire social community.

Determine blood relationship

A person's genome consists of half of the father's genome and half of the mother's genome. Therefore, genetic testing is the simplest and most accurate way to determine direct father-child and mother-child relationships. In addition, this test also helps determine non-direct relationships, specifically kinship relationships or relationships between brothers from the same father, sisters from the same mother, etc.

Premarital screening

In premarital health examination, genetic testing should be performed to detect whether anyone carries disease genes or mutated genes. If so, the doctor will advise and guide each specific case appropriately, minimizing the risk of the child being born with birth defects or carrying genetic diseases.

Premarital genetic testing helps couples know their health status

Prenatal screening

Similarly, before planning to get pregnant or even while pregnant, you are also encouraged to do genetic testing, especially in cases such as you have a chronic disease, genetic disease or are pregnant after the age of 35. At this time, the test results help the doctor accurately determine the risk of the baby having birth defects or genetic diseases to give appropriate advice.

Determine cancer risk

Some cancers are hereditary such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, etc. If someone in your family has these cancers, you should have your genes tested to determine your own risk. If the results are abnormal, you can also get early treatment to avoid danger.

3. How much does genetic testing cost?

The average cost of a genetic test is around 2,000,000 - 5,000,000 VND. Of course, there are cases where the cost is higher, up to 30,000,000 VND. The price of a genetic test is determined by the following factors.

Number of test samples

Depending on the purpose of the test, you will be assigned which test sample to take. There are cases where multiple test samples need to be taken such as hair, nails, saliva, blood, sperm, etc. The more test samples, the higher the cost because sample collection, sample preservation and analysis take a lot of time, effort and support from machines and equipment.

The cost of genetic testing depends on the number of samples tested.

Number of genes decoded

Not all genetic testing involves the same genetic analysis and decoding. Some cases only require testing one gene, while others require testing a group of genes, or one case tests a common gene while another tests a rare gene. This greatly affects the cost of genetic testing.

Time to return results

The usual turnaround time for results is 5-7 days, excluding weekends, holidays, and the day of sample collection. Some locations may take longer, up to 10 days or 2 weeks. If you request results earlier, you may be charged an additional fee, which increases the cost of the genetic test.

Testing facility

Currently, you can do genetic testing at hospitals or testing centers. Each place will have a different price list, corresponding to the accompanying services and quality of the service. To know exactly, you can contact directly the medical facility - where you plan to do genetic testing.

4. Where can I get a reputable and accurate genetic test?

As mentioned, you can choose to do genetic testing at a hospital or testing center, depending on the type of test, it may require complex standards or procedures such as bloodline genetic testing. If you are wondering where to go for a reputable place, go to a Hospital or Clinic of the MEDLATEC Healthcare System.

Modern MEDLATEC testing meets international standards">

MEDLATEC Testing Center is modern and meets international standards.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector, MEDLATEC is the address chosen by many customers nationwide. In particular, with an international standard Testing Center, possessing both ISO 15189:2012 and CAP (USA) certificates, customers can be completely assured of the test results.

Along with that, spacious facilities, a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors and highly skilled technicians with full practice certificates will bring the best experience to customers.

Not stopping there, MEDLATEC also provides home sample collection service. Customers who do not have time or health conditions do not allow, just contact the hotline to quickly schedule a sample collection. At the appointment time, the staff will come to the place to collect the sample and the sample is carefully preserved to bring to the Testing Center.

Regarding the cost, customers do not have to worry because the price is the same as the tests performed at hospitals and clinics. Customers only need to pay an additional 10,000 VND for each sample collection.

On the day of receiving the results, customers will receive the results at the requested location or conveniently look up the results on the website or My Medlatec application. All customer information is kept strictly confidential.

From now on, please call hotline 1900 56 56 56 for consultation on genetic testing services and fastest appointment booking support.