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Our laboratory has the latest HIGH END instruments
Quick ordering
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One step ahead
We continuously add new types of examinations based on scientific knowledge
Cooperation of doctors
We have a wide team of collaborating doctors from all over the country
Contracts with all health insurance companies
Tests recommended by a physician are covered by public health insurance.
MOST DEMANDED TESTS
Predictive genetics can use DNA analysis to detect innate predispositions to inherited diseases. Thanks to identifying the hereditary cause of a health risk, appropriate prevention can be initiated in time to minimise potential health complications. Genetics is the most advanced yet easily accessible tool in health care.
Tests for thrombophilic mutations
This genetic analysis can detect innate predispositions to increased blood clotting and allows you to take the necessary preventive measures in time. Thrombosis is a blood clot that can cause serious health complications, in extreme cases even death. It is caused by slowed blood flow and/or altered blood composition due to the joint effects of external risk factors and hereditary predispositions.
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome
Genetic analysis of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome examines in detail more than 2000 mutations in the entire BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that cause breast and ovarian cancer in women and significantly increase the risk of prostate cancer in men. These mutations are inherited independently of gender, so prevention is absolutely key across the population. A genetic analysis will give you an answer as to whether you have a hereditary predisposition to the disease and, if necessary, allow you to take the necessary measures in time.
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.
News from GHC Genetics
Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women
Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later. These findings, presented as late-breaking research at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
CRISPR editor can also be used for RNA editing
Research into RNA editing could enable treatments for genetic diseases. Researchers at Montana State University have shown how the CRISPR technique can also be used to edit RNA. CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is a type of immune system bacteria use to recognise and fight viruses. This system has been used for years to cut and edit DNA, but the deployment of similar technology for RNA is new. A CRISPR protein called Cas9 is used to edit DNA, while a different CRISPR system is needed for RNA; the researchers tried a subsystem known as type III.
Modern treatment of cystic fibrosis will be covered by VZP for children from the age of two
Kaftrio for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis will now be available to children as young as two. Until now, it has only been given to patients over six. The extension of the indication was approved at the end of last year by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). General Health Insurance Company of the Czech Republic (VZP ČR) is now, in agreement with the professional society, lowering the age limit for its clients in the Czech Republic. The extension of the indication criteria comes less than two years after VZP started to cover the medicine Kaftrio for children over six years of age after meeting the given conditions. VZP has been reimbursing the drug to patients over 12 years of age since June 2021.
Our partner network of doctors is a priority for us
Collaborating with a wide network of doctors and medical facilities is crucial to our work. Thanks to it, we can provide our services to our clients through these doctors from different disciplines (oncology, gynaecology, dentistry) across the Czech Republic. All aspects of this cooperation need to be carefully coordinated to work well. That's why we have a sophisticated in-house sample collection system, the ability to send requisitions electronically, and an efficient software solution that allows online sharing of the resulting reports, which are uploaded to the system as soon as they are generated. This way, doctors have virtually real-time results or lab reports. We are always looking to expand our network of doctors to ensure that we have the maximum possible coverage in each region to reach as many clients as possible. GHC Genetics is part of the Quality LAB and Privalab association, whose members must meet strict certification requirements. Our laboratory performs all analyses on state-of-the-art HIGH-END instruments, thanks to which you can rely on the validity of the results. All doctors are provided with maximum operational communication support from us through our sales department and have the possibility of a personal consultation with a geneticist during individual examinations. They will also appreciate clear and understandable medical reports, which they can then interpret for their patients. We are happy to be your partner for genetics.
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