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Genetics Program
2200 Eglinton Ave W, Room 1A100, Room 1A100
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
905-813-4104
Call 911 in emergencies
Toll-Free: 1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4CVH)
Fax: 905-813-4347
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Last updated: Jul 29, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Referral from physician or other health care provider is required
* Self-referral not accepted
* Requisitions and forms can be found on website
Fees
None * Genetic counseling and testing is covered by OHIP
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
Interpretive services available
Area(s) Served
Halton and Peel Regions and surrounding communities
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provides consultation services including prenatal genetics, cancer genetics, and general genetics * also provides education to the community and medical professionals * genetics team comprised of geneticists, genetic counsellors and support staff
Prenatal Genetics
General Genetics Clinic
Cancer Genetics
Prenatal Genetics
- as of August 1, 2021, genetic consultation is only provided for pregnant individuals with a positive prenatal screen result who meet certain criteria
- genetic counselling and testing for a variety of conditions which can be found for a developing baby during a pregnancy * this can include inherited and non-inherited conditions
- Enhanced First Trimester Screening (eFTS)
- Enhanced First Trimester Screening for Twin Pregancies (eFTS-Twins)
- As of August 1, 2021, Clinical Genetics will only be providing genetic consultation for pregnant individuals with a positive prenatal screen result who meet certain criteria
General Genetics Clinic
- sees people of all ages to assess any medical condition that has an underlying genetic cause
- help educate people about genetic conditions in themselves or in their families
- genetic testing will be offered when appropriate
Cancer Genetics
- conduct a formal assessment of cancer risk, counselling and offer genetic testing if appropriate
- cancer is caused by genetic changes that lead to uncontrolled cell growth
- the most common inherited cancers include breast, ovarian and colon cancer, although there are other less common cancers that are linked to a genetic predisposition
Last updated: Jul 29, 2024: Suggest an edit
