Biological blueprints for a healthier you

Genetics plays a meaningful role across many dimensions of health — from preventing disease to confirming a diagnosis. At GioMedica, we offer genetic services designed to support you throughout life, whether you are looking to take a proactive approach to your health or need diagnostic clarity. The first step is to get in touch with our team, who will help identify the most appropriate test for your individual situation.

Genetic testing analyses an individual's genes to identify variants that may have health implications. At GioMedica, our tests are clinically meaningful because they focus on genes with robust scientific evidence behind them. Every result undergoes a secondary review by our specialists to ensure all variants are correctly validated before being reported.

GioMedica serves a wide range of individuals — from those who want to understand their genetic profile and manage their health proactively, to patients presenting with symptoms or a medical history that may have a genetic origin. Our specialists will assess your situation and recommend the most suitable test for your needs.

Whole genome sequencing reads all the billions of chemical letters that make up your DNA — an enormous chain of As, Ts, Cs, and Gs. Every one of your genes is encoded within this four-letter system. By sequencing your genome, GioMedica can identify changes or variants across your entire genetic blueprint, providing the most comprehensive view of your DNA available.

NGS stands for Next Generation Sequencing. It refers to the suite of technologies that allow millions of DNA fragments to be sequenced simultaneously, dramatically reducing both the time and cost of genetic analysis. Before NGS was available, sequencing a single human genome cost millions of dollars and took years — today it can be done in days at a fraction of that cost.

DNA is the molecular blueprint of life, found in every cell of the human body. It carries all the instructions needed to build and sustain a living organism. Written in a four-letter chemical code — adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine — the full sequence of these molecules forms your genome. A single human DNA molecule contains approximately six billion of these letters; if uncoiled, it would stretch to nearly two metres in length.

Sequencing your entire genome creates a comprehensive genetic library unique to you. This means GioMedica can provide clinically relevant insights today, while also enabling future re-analysis as scientific knowledge advances — without the need for additional testing. It is the most future-proof approach to genetic healthcare, allowing your care to evolve alongside the science.

Every person carries thousands of genetic variants — this is completely normal and is what makes each of us biologically unique. Some variants have no health implications whatsoever; others may modestly increase the likelihood of developing a particular condition; and some require clinical attention. It is essential that genetic reports are always interpreted in consultation with a qualified specialist who can place the findings in the right context for you.

Not necessarily. Every person carries some degree of variation in their DNA. Identifying these variants is actually a benefit — it allows you and your clinician to put appropriate measures in place to reduce risk or monitor your health more effectively. Knowledge is a tool for better healthcare, not a cause for alarm.

No. Carrying a genetic variant associated with a recessive disease does not mean you will develop that disease. Humans carry two copies of each gene. Being a carrier means one copy functions normally and one does not. For recessive conditions, both copies need to be affected for the disease to develop. However, knowing your carrier status is valuable — particularly for family planning — since there is a risk of passing the condition to children if your partner carries a variant in the same gene.

Your inherited genetic code does not change throughout your lifetime. What does evolve is scientific understanding — researchers continuously discover new associations between genetic variants and health conditions. This is precisely why GioMedica treats your genome as a lifelong resource: your sequencing data can be re-analysed in the future to incorporate new scientific findings, without any additional sample collection.

The cost of a genetic test reflects the technology used, the breadth of DNA analysed, and the level of clinical expertise involved in interpreting the results. There is a direct relationship between the depth of analysis and the clinical value of the findings. At GioMedica, we use advanced sequencing technologies and ensure that all results are reviewed by qualified specialists, providing pre- and post-test guidance so that findings can be translated into a clear, actionable health plan.

DNA does not float freely within our cells — it is tightly organised into structures called chromosomes. The human body contains 46 chromosomes in total: 23 inherited from each parent. Along these chromosomes sit segments of DNA known as genes. Many genes contain the instructions for producing proteins, and it is these proteins that govern virtually everything about us — from physical traits to how our bodies respond to illness and medication.