NTRK Gene Fusion Testing: FastTrk Update

Oct 7th, 2021 | LifeLabs
      FastTRK is a clinical testing program for the diagnosis of NTRK gene fusions. Sponsored by Bayer, this is a complimentary service for clinicians to determine whether their patients’ cancer has an NTRK gene fusion. Eligibility criteria includes ALL patients with solid tumours that are metastatic or ...

Temporary Twin MOH Criteria for Funded Test Extended to March 31, 2022

Jun 25th, 2021 | LifeLabs
UPDATE: EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR PATIENTS AND CLINICS IN ONTARIO ONLY New, temporary criteria for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing in Ontario will improve access to NIPT: The COVID-19 crisis has reduced patient access to ultrasounds for nuchal translucency measurement used along with the enhanced first trimester screen ...
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How Screening Tests Can Help with Family Planning

Jun 22nd, 2021 | LifeLabs Genetics
When planning for a family, you may want to take a screening test. In the New York Times article, "Everything You Need to Know About Blood Tests During Pregnancy" doctors recommend pregnant women get certain blood tests to reveal information on the health of their baby. Two of these tests are ...
Panorama Carrier Screening Expanded Carrier Screening Genetic Condition Recessive Genetic Condition Genetic Screening Family Planning Test Hereditary Condition NIPT Non-Invasive Prenatal Test Pregnancy Trisomy

1% of Couples at Risk of Having Child with Severe Genetic Condition

Mar 30th, 2021 | LifeLabs Genetics
According to a recent paper published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, one out of every 100 European couples is at risk of having a child affected with an autosomal-recessive (AR) genetic condition. Genes are passed on from parent to child therefore we have two copies of each gene. ...
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