DNA Testing

LEARN ABOUT YOUR GENETIC MAKEUP WITH OUR DNA TESTING SERVICES

People are interested in genetic testing and DNA testing for a number of reasons, however, they don’t have the best of experiences when they settle for average clinics in Calgary. If you are one of those people who are looking for a hassle free experience for DNA testing, our team of experts at Canadian MediPain can help.

Read on to find out how the DNA testing process works at our clinic in Calgary and how our team of professionals can help you out.

WHY ARE PEOPLE INTERESTED IN GENETIC TESTING IN CALGARY?

From learning about their genetic makeup to finding out whether hereditary problems run in your family, the reasons why people are interested in genetic testing vary greatly. However, regardless of your reason for showing interest in genetic testing or DNA testing, our experienced team of professionals can walk you through the entire process without any problems.

At Canadian MediPain, we love doing things differently. That is exactly why our team of experts takes the time to understand why you are opting for genetic testing or DNA testing. Once we understand your reasons, our team of professionals can tell you how they can help you throughout the process. We may also be able to tell you which type of genetic testing you should opt for and how we will go about the process.

If you’re interested in testing for legal reasons or to find out about any hereditary reasons, you will be glad to know that at Canadian MediPain, we provide our clients with comprehensive, informative and accurate results that you may be able to use for preventive measures or as legal proof.

HOW CAN GENETIC TESTING AT Canadian MediPain HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR GENETIC RISK?

Countless people in Calgary come from families with hereditary conditions, which explains why so many people are interested in genetic testing and DNA testing in the city. To help you find out whether or not any diseases have been passed to you, you can get screened for 124 different genetic conditions and diseases through our genetic testing services at Canadian MediPain.

We screen our clients and visitors for genetic markers that can help determine your chances of developing health conditions that may run in your family. Even though genetic markers do not necessitate that one will develop a condition, they do show you whether you have a high or low risk of developing the condition.

Genetic testing for risk identification is crucial. Often, diseases and conditions start showing their symptoms when it is too late. Our results for genetic testing can help you find out if you are at risk at an early stage and at a time when you can take the right steps to prevent or postpone the development of the disease.

HOW IS THE TEST PERFORMED?

Self-administered buccal swabs are used for genetic testing. Since the same genetic material can be obtained from buccal cells as red blood cells, people won’t have to go through blood tests to find out their genetic makeup or find out about the risk of hereditary conditions or problems.

Collection of buccal swabs only takes five minutes. When you are being tested, our team of professionals will also fill out a medical history form to find out whether or not they should focus on certain conditions or diseases.  This is a self-administered test.

At Canadian MediPain, we can test you for:
Exfoliation Glaucoma
Chronic Kidney Disease
Multiple Sclerosis 
Ulcerative Colitis 
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) 
Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cardia Adenocarcinoma) 
Atrial Fibrillation 
Bipolar Disorder 
Breast Cancer 
Celiac Disease 
Colorectal Cancer 
Coronary Heart Disease
Gallstones 
Gout 
Lung Cancer 
Obesity
Parkinson’s Disease
Prostate Cancer
Scleroderma (Limited Cutaneous Type)
Type 2 Diabetes
Venous Thromboembolism
Age-related Macular Degeneration 
Alzheimer’s Disease 
Crohn’s Disease 
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Melanoma
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Psoriasis 
Restless Legs Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Type 1 Diabetes

HERE IS A LIST OF CARRIER STATUS:

Hemochromatosis (HFE-related) 
ARSACS 
Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum with Peripheral Neuropathy (ACCPN)
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency 
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
BRCA Cancer Mutations (Selected) 
Beta Thalassemia 
Bloom’s Syndrome 
Canavan Disease 
Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation Type 1a (PMM2-CDG)
Connexin 26-Related Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Cystic Fibrosis 
D-Bifunctional Protein Deficiency 
DPD Deficiency
Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Factor XI Deficiency 
Familial Dysautonomia 
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Type B
Familial Hyperinsulinism (ABCC8-related)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Fanconi Anemia (FANCC-related)
G6PD Deficiency 
GRACILE Syndrome 
Gaucher Disease 
Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1a 
Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1b 
Hereditary Fructose Intolerance 
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (MYBPC3 25bp-deletion)
LAMB3-related Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa 
Leigh Syndrome, French Canadian Type (LSFC)
Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy 
Maple Syrup Urine Disease Type 1B
Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) 
Mucolipidosis IV 
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (CLN5- related) 
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (PPT1-related) 
Niemann-Pick Disease Type A
Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome 
Pendred Syndrome 
Phenylketonuria 
Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 2 (PH2) 
Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata Type 1 (RCDP1)
Salla Disease 
Sickle Cell Anemia & Malaria Resistance 
Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome 
TTR-Related Cardiac Amyloidosis 
TTR-Related Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy
Tay-Sachs Disease 
Torsion Dystonia 
Tyrosinemia Type I 
Usher Syndrome Type I (PCDH15-related) 
Usher Syndrome Type III 
Zellweger Syndrome Spectrum

Ready to find out about your genetic makeup? Give us a call at 403.909.8111 and find out how our professionals at Canadian MediPain can help!

Disclaimer: Canadian MediPain only acts as a DNA testing collection centre.  All of our partnered facilities are AAEB accredited.