Should I change my medication based on this report?

You should always consult with your healthcare provider or a genetic counselor before making any changes to your medical care. This report can help provide insights that your healthcare team can utilize in the context of your personal and family history to guide your care. Your providers can recommend screening, specialist referrals, and additional medical interventions as appropriate.

• What type of results can I get back? Positive: A positive result means a harmful change was found in one of the genes tested. This kind of change is called a pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant, and it means the gene may not work the way it should.

  This can raise your chance of developing a certain health condition. These results are usually considered clinically actionable, which means your doctor may recommend steps like more screening or other follow-up care based on this information.

• Negative: A negative result means no harmful changes were found in the genes that were tested. This can be reassuring, but it doesn’t mean your risk is zero.

  Some health conditions can still happen due to other genes that weren’t tested, or because of lifestyle, environment, or chance. Your doctor or genetic counselor can help you understand what your result means for you and whether any next steps are needed.