Fulgent Genetics Launches Picture Genetics, a Consumer-Initiated Genetic Testing Offering
The launch of Picture Genetics combines the capabilities and experienced genetic scientists from Fulgent Genetics’ accredited clinical laboratory with the ease and convenience of at-home genetic tests. Customers order test kits online, complete a sample collection at home and return the kits for processing and analysis by Fulgent. Customers receive results that have been reviewed by an independent external physician, as well as genetic counseling support to help them better understand their screening results. Fulgent has partnered with PWNHealth, an independent provider network, for physician review and genetic counseling.
Picture Genetics will offer three distinct at-home test options: Picture Parenting, Picture Newborn, and Picture Wellness. Available today, Picture Parenting is a carrier screening test that gives prospective parents better insight into their status as carriers of variants in 30 different genes which could affect their children. Picture Newborn and Picture Wellness will be available in the coming months and will offer insight into health risks based on genetic markers. All three tests are completed at home without the need for a doctor visit or insurance.
Every year, millions of consumers seek access to their genetic data to gain insight into their health and family history, and for more educated family planning. While consumers have numerous options when considering at-home screening, Picture Genetics is a unique at-home test because each test includes a complete next generation sequencing analysis of DNA, a more comprehensive method than other providers who perform genotyping to look at a small snapshot of genes. Picture Genetics provides medically actionable, clinical-level results with professional medical follow-up in one easy process.
"We are very excited about the launch of Picture Genetics, our consumer-initiated test offering which enables us to deliver our advanced genetic testing capabilities to a much broader audience in an accessible manner," said
For more information on genetic test offerings from Picture Genetics, please visit www.picturegenetics.com
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