Download the Genetics lab app here and click on Genetics for information for Healthcare professionals for more information on tests and how to refer a Patient.
Referrals
Common referrals include:
Children/adults with congenital anomalies or delayed development
Families affected by or at risk of chromosome disorders
Families affected by inherited disorders such as cystic fibrosis
Families affected by or at risk of hereditary cancer
Families affected by or at risk of hereditary heart disease
Families affected by or at risk of inherited neurological disorders
Healthy family members seeking predictive genetic tests for the genetic disorder identified in their family
Cancer genetic referrals
Referral criteria for doctors wishing to refer patients with cancer for advice and potential testing for hereditary cancer. Please click on the following link to download this information: Referral criteria for individuals with a Family History of Cancer
Advice for GP's whose patients are enquiring about a family history of cancer are available here. Please click on the following link to download this information: BRCA GP Info
Following a referral from their doctor, a family history questionnaire is used to assess a patient’s cancer family history. Please click on the following link to download questionnaire: Genetics Family History Cancer Questionnaire
Specific information for oncologists about direct ordering of BRCA genetic testing for women affected by papillary serous ovarian cancer is available from the NCCP section of the HSE website. Please click here to download information: BRCA Testing
Waiting Lists
The current Consultant Genetic waiting list is on the NTPF website via the following link http://www.ntpf.ie/home/outpatient.htm Numbers of patients waiting for genetics clinics are recorded on the “Specialty tab" and grouped under “Other Specialties”.