- Description
- Provides assessment, diagnosis and counselling, as well as screening and management recommendations, to Albertans across their lifespan (pre-conception, newborn, pediatric and adult) affected, or at risk for an inherited genetic condition(s), birth defects and rare diseases.
An appointment is with a clinical geneticist and / or genetic counsellor, depending on the reason for referral.
Telehealth is available for Southern Alberta residents.
A consultation may involve:
- a review of the patient and / or relevant family members' medical and family histories
- a physical examination of the patient, and possibly relevant family members such as parents and siblings
- investigations, such as medical imaging and blood work for genetic testing or other indications
- referrals to other medical specialists
- genetic counselling to provide patients and their family members with information about the specific genetic condition that they have or are at risk for
- genetic counselling to support patients and their family members in making informed decisions about testing and screening options
- genetic counselling to identify additional family members who may benefit from a genetic assessment.
Ward consults are provided at all tertiary hospitals by the geneticist is on call 24 / 7 in Calgary and Edmonton.
For more information visit the Clinical & Metabolic Genetics website.
Key Provider: genetic assistants, genetic counsellors, medical geneticists - Eligibility
- Yes, This service is available to individuals who are affected or at moderate to high risk for inherited genetic conditions. A genetic risk assessment is based on the individual's medical and family history.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be determined at triage and provided to the referring physician.
Most urgent referrals take priority for services. Less urgent referrals have wait lists that are dependent on the referral indication. All triage decisions are communicated to referring physicians.
- Telephone
- 780-407-7333
- Fax
- 780-407-6845
- Web Site
- https://www.ahs.ca/genetics
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- January 28, 2025
- Address
- 10240 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3V9This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Clinics are sporadic. Please contact if more information is required.
