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Toll-Free:
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1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4CVH)
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Address:
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2200 Eglinton Ave W, Room 1A100, Room 1A100
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
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Intersection:
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Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W
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Location:
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Mississauga (Central Erin Mills)
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Service Description:
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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- 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
- all individuals referred to genetics have their case reviewed
- meeting scheduled with a genetic counsellor
- cancer risk assessment will be completed based on medical and family history
- options for genetic testing and recommendations for preventive screening and treatments discussed
- work very closely with the other specialties in the hospital such as Maternal Child Services and Oncology
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Fees:
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None * Genetic counseling and testing is covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Referral from physician or other health care provider is required
* Self-referral not accepted
* Requisitions and forms can be found on website
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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Area Served:
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Halton and Peel Regions and surrounding communities
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