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ACCREDITED LABORATORY
All analyses are performed in our own accredited laboratory.
THE WIDEST RANGE OF TESTS AND ANALYSES
Extensive portfolio of tests and analyses offered.
CONTRACTS WITH ALL HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES
Tests recommended by a physician are covered by public health insurance.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES IN ONE PLACE
Consultation with a clinical geneticist for selected analyses.
AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE, FROM ANYWHERE
You can take the DNA sample yourself from the comfort of your own home.
ACCREDITED OUTPATIENT CLINIC
We are accredited for medical education in the field of genetics.
MOST DEMANDED TESTS
Predictive genetics can use DNA analysis to detect innate predispositions to inherited diseases. By identifying the hereditary cause of a health risk, appropriate prevention can be initiated in time to minimize potential health complications. Genetics is the most advanced yet easily accessible tool in health care.
WHY GHC GENETICS IS THE BEST CHOICE
We are one of the few facilities in the Czech Republic that perform complex genetic analyses in their own accredited laboratory. We don't send DNA samples to any third party, they're perfectly safe with us. If a positive result is detected, it is essential to consult a doctor or geneticist who will explain the results of the analysis in detail and help to set up appropriate measures.
80+ TESTS
Our portfolio of analyses consists of more than 80 tests in various areas that are available to anyone. Each test can be taken at your own discretion or on the advice of your physician.
6,300 CONSULTATIONS
Each year, our doctors provide thousands of genetic consultations and advisory opinions. Whether to help you choose the right test for you or to provide information and recommendations specifically for you.
1,400 PHYSICIANS
We cooperate with major teaching hospitals and physicians across the Czech Republic, through which we provide the general public with the opportunity to use genetic tests and analyses for diagnosis and prevention.
OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
The GHC Genetics laboratory has been performing molecular genetic analyses since 2007. At that time, it was one of the first on the market to make genetic testing available to the general public. It is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, uses the latest technology and has established a highly professional environment with its own medical team. Thanks to this, we are able to provide comprehensive services of the highest quality in one place, ensuring maximum comfort for our clients. We are constantly educating ourselves and following new developments in the industry, continuously upgrading our laboratory equipment, expanding our portfolio of services and, last but not least, listening to the needs of our clients.
What is predictive genetics?
It is a relatively young, but rapidly developing medical field, which was created on the basis of the decoding of the human genome in 2003, as part of the Human Genome Project. Predictive genetics combines genetics with preventive medicine, where the analysis of DNA samples can reveal the predispositions for a number of civilisational diseases and inherited diseases. This allows the necessary preventive measures to be set up and the onset of disease to be prevented in time. In addition, the body's ability to metabolize certain harmful substances or drugs, food intolerances and gene mutations that increase the risk of cardiovascular or cancer diseases, and many others can be detected. Having a predisposition or a predisposition to a disease does not mean that you have the disease or that you are certain to develop it in the future. The development of a disease is influenced by many factors. In addition to the genetic code, there are also external factors, including lifestyle and environment, dietary habits, stress and others. Therefore, an integral part of a predictive genetic analysis is a consultation with a physician and a personalized set of recommendations on what measures to take in case of a positive result and how to effectively prevent the risks of developing the disease.
HOW DOES THE WHOLE PROCESS WORK?
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Sample collection
A sample of your DNA is most often obtained through an oral swab or blood collection.3
Analysis
Our team of experienced experts will use the latest methods and technologies to analyse the sample.4
Result
After the test has been evaluated, you will receive a detailed and easy-to-understand laboratory report, or a consultation with a clinical geneticist will be recommended.News from the world of GHC Genetics
A new study has revealed that DNA can be assembled in a way we didn't know about before
Scientists have discovered a completely new method of DNA synthesis. Normally, DNA synthesis requires a DNA template that serves as a guide for proteins called DNA polymerases. However, a team from Stanford University has now discovered a new type of polymerase that can function even without a DNA template. In the bacterial defense system, DNA strands (orange and cyan) are synthesized by two enzymes: one (yellow) uses RNA (beige) as a template to guide the assembly of the nucleotide bases that make up DNA. The second and unusual enzyme (light blue) uses its own amino acids as a template. For decades, biology textbooks have stated a simple rule: DNA is created by copying a DNA template. After one enzyme unravels the DNA double helix into two separate strands, another enzyme, called polymerase, creates a complementary sequence for each strand, base by base. Simply put, this creates two copies of the original DNA. This is then translated into RNA, and that into proteins. Scientists refer to this direction of translation as the central dogma.
14. 05. 2026
Cardiology from the Perspective of a Clinical Geneticist
Dr. Veronika Krulišová, M.D., Ph.D., has published a brief overview article in the journal *Acta Medicinae* that highlights the importance of genetics from a cardiological perspective.
The article is attached to this post.
06. 05. 2026
Get tested for Mycoplasma genitalium—you might have it without even knowing it, and it could be a cause of infertility
Mycoplasma genitalium is a relatively common sexually transmitted infection about which little is known, as it often causes no symptoms. However, if left untreated, it can cause serious and long-term damage. And what’s worse, according to experts, is that it is becoming resistant to antibiotics. Mycoplasma genitalium affects both men and women, and although it is most commonly spread through unprotected vaginal or anal sex, transmission can also occur through contact between infected fingers and intimate areas.
21. 04. 2026
GHC Genetics is among the TOP 10 genetic laboratories in Europe
Award by HealthcareTech OUTLOOK
GHC Genetics is among the top 10 ranked genetic laboratories in Europe in 2023. The ranking is announced annually by the prestigious international magazine HealthcareTech OUTLOOK.
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