Apollo Centre For Genomic Medicine
The Apollo Centre for Genomic Medicines deals with the diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders. In addition to diagnosing, treating, and counselling patients with genetic abnormalities, it also studies the underlying causes and inheritance of genetic disorders.
Apollo Center for Genomic Medicine is the best center in Chennai which seeks to revolutionize the practice of medicine by making genomics accessible to all patients who are at risk of or are affected by an inherited condition.
The Centre provides a broad spectrum of exceptional genomics services. This includes genetic assessment, clinical diagnostics, prenatal genetic screening capabilities, cancer genomics, obstetric genetics, and much more. Our Clinical Geneticists and genetic counsellors have advanced and specialised training which enables them to assess, investigate, diagnose, manage, treat and counsel patients of all ages. The team collaborates with multiple disciplines across the Apollo Hospitals system for the best possible outcomes. All these services equip our patients with the knowledge to manage and prevent genetic diseases.
Reasons for genetic testing
- To know about genetic conditions that run in your family prior to the onset of symptoms.
- To be aware of the chances of having a genetic disorder in your current or future pregnancy.
- To diagnose a hereditary condition if symptoms are present in you or your child.
- To determine the medicine and required dosage in your particular inherited disorder or condition.
- To comprehend and direct your cancer prevention or treatment plan.
Highlights of the Apollo Center for Genomic Medicine, Chennai
- Apollo Hospital, Chennai is the first to establish a Medical Genetics Lab in South India.
- We are accredited by NABL for a wide range of services which includes Prenatal, Postnatal and Oncology Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics testing.
- We have successfully performed more than 25,000 genetic tests.
- We have offered over 5000 Clinical Genetics /Genetic counselling consultations
- We provide comprehensive genomics services: Clinical genetics, Genetic testing and Genetic counselling, for all inherited conditions under one roof.
The Apollo Center for Genomic Medicine, Chennai uses superior technology to provide:
- Clinical genetic evaluation
- Pre/Post-test genetic counselling
- Diagnostic testing for inherited genetic disorders
- Diagnostic testing for haematological cancers
- Prenatal testing
- Carrier testing for couples
- Testing for adult onset genetic conditions
- Diagnosis of rare diseases
Listed below are some of the highest quality services offered by the Apollo Center for Genomic Medicine, Chennai.
1. Cytogenetic: Cytogenetic testing identifies different types of changes or abnormalities in the chromosome.
- Chromosomal Aneuploidy
- Chromosomal Translocations
- Chromosomal Mosaicism
- Large insertions / deletions / duplications
2. Molecular Genetics: Molecular Genetics detects alterations in particular genes (mutations or variations) or segments of genes (called nucleotides), which might provide information in diagnosing any hereditary disorder and risk factors for certain diseases.
- Single nucleotide variants
- Insertions / Deletions
- Copy number variants
- Repeat expansions
- Pharmacogenomics
3. Molecular Cytogenetics: Molecular cytogenetics identifies genetic abnormalities by combining molecular and cytogenetics techniques.
- Low level mosaicism
- Uniparental disomy
- Microdeletions / Microduplications
- Copy number variants
- Small deletion / duplication in individual chromosomes
Our Team of Specialists consists of
- Clinical Genetics
- Laboratory Genetics
- Genetic Counselors
Contact Details
Phone: +91-44-28296490, +91-44-40401066
Genomics Toll Free: 1800 599 0006
Email Id: genetics@apollohospitals.com; genomictesting_amh@apollohospitals.com
Address: The Apollo Center for Genomic Medicine, Wallace Garden First Street, Laboratory Block, Second Floor, Apollo Main Hospitals, Chennai – 600006.
Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 6: 30 PM IST (Monday to Saturday)
