Genetic health, Chiswick W4
Genetic health tests in Chiswick
Our genetic health tests in Chiswick look for inherited gene changes linked to certain cancers, heart conditions, haemochromatosis, coeliac disease and more. They estimate risk, they do not diagnose. Prices start at £119, and a practitioner explains what your result does and does not mean.
13 tests from £119, explained in person
Genetic tests read parts of your DNA to look for changes that can raise the chance of developing a condition. A positive result means a higher risk, not a diagnosis: as the NHS explains for BRCA genes, carrying a faulty gene does not mean you will definitely get cancer. A negative result has limits too, because it only covers the genes tested and does not remove the general risk that everyone has.
If you have symptoms or a strong family history, start with your GP. A genetic test is not a screening or diagnostic test, and it cannot show whether you have a condition now. If you have symptoms that worry you, such as a new lump, unexplained weight loss, a change in bowel habit, palpitations or fainting, see your GP rather than booking a genetic test, and call 999 for chest pain. If several close relatives have had the same type of cancer, a relative has a known faulty gene, or relatives have an inherited heart condition or died suddenly at a young age, speak to your GP. They can refer you for NHS genetic assessment, where a genetic counsellor or specialist reviews your family history and, if you are eligible, arranges testing free of charge. Adults in England with at least one Jewish grandparent may also be eligible for free BRCA testing through the NHS Jewish BRCA testing programme, so ask your GP whether it is currently open to new registrations.
Private genetic testing at Omnia Lifestyle suits people who want to understand their own inherited risk and are not eligible for NHS testing, or who prefer to test privately. Your sample is taken at our Chiswick clinic and analysed at the Randox accredited laboratory. No GP referral is needed, a practitioner explains every result with you in person, and we can provide a GP feedback report on request. We recommend talking the test through with us before you book.
Hereditary cancer risk
Gene panels linked to inherited breast, ovarian, bowel and prostate cancer risk, including BRCA1, BRCA2 and Lynch syndrome genes.
- £695Book
Genetic Bowel Cancer Risk
11 genes linked to bowel cancer and Lynch syndrome. - £695Book
Genetic Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk
8 genes including BRCA1 and BRCA2. - £695Book
Genetic Prostate Cancer Risk
14 genes linked to prostate cancer. - £1,095Book
Genetic Full Cancer Risk
94 genes across common and rare cancers.
Inherited heart and cholesterol risk
Tests for familial hypercholesterolaemia and a wide panel of genes linked to inherited heart conditions.
- £745Book
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Genetic Risk
Single marker test. Understanding an inherited risk with your practitioner. - £1,095Book
Genetic Full Cardiac Risk
Genes behind inherited heart conditions. 170 markers.
Single condition genetic tests
Focused tests for haemochromatosis, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance and type 1 diabetes risk, some combined with antibody tests.
- £119Book
Haemochromatosis Genetic Test
Single marker test. Understanding an inherited risk with your practitioner. - £119Book
Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Risk
Genetic risk score for type 1 diabetes. - £149Book
Coeliac Disease Genetic Risk
Single marker test. Understanding an inherited risk with your practitioner. - £149Book
Lactose Intolerance Genetic Test
Single marker test. Understanding an inherited risk with your practitioner. - £199Book
Type 1 Diabetes Risk and Antibodies
Genetic risk score with four type 1 diabetes autoantibodies. - £379Book
Type 1 Diabetes and Coeliac Panel
Type 1 diabetes and coeliac antibodies with genetic risk.
Nutrition and lifestyle DNA
A DNA test that looks at variants linked to nutrition and lifestyle, to help personalise your choices with a practitioner.
- £279Book
Nutrition and Lifestyle DNA Test
DNA variants linked to nutrition and lifestyle.
Common reasons people book
- A family history of breast or ovarian cancer
- A family history of bowel cancer
- A father or brother with prostate cancer
- Very high cholesterol in you or a close relative
- High ferritin or iron results, or a parent or sibling with haemochromatosis
- Gut symptoms, where a coeliac gene test can help rule coeliac disease out
- A family history of type 1 diabetes
Questions
How much does a genetic health test cost in Chiswick?
Single condition tests start at £119 for haemochromatosis or type 1 diabetes genetic risk, with coeliac and lactose intolerance gene tests at £149. Breast and ovarian, bowel or prostate cancer risk panels cost £695 each, the familial hypercholesterolaemia test £745, and our full cancer and full cardiac gene panels £1,095 each. Every price includes a practitioner review and a GP report on request.
Does a genetic test tell me if I will get a disease?
No. Genetic tests estimate risk, they do not diagnose. Carrying a gene change linked to a condition means your chance of developing it is higher, but it does not mean you will definitely develop it. A result showing no change in the genes tested does not mean you have no risk, as most conditions also depend on age, lifestyle and other genes.
Should I have NHS genetic testing instead?
If you have a strong family history, speak to your GP first. NHS genetic testing is free if you are referred and meet the criteria, and you will usually see a genetic counsellor or specialist who reviews your family history and explains the risks and benefits of testing. Private testing may suit you if you are not eligible, and we still recommend genetic counselling either way.
What happens if my result shows a gene change?
Your practitioner will go through the result with you and explain what it may mean for you and your family. For gene changes linked to cancer or heart conditions, we will recommend that you see your GP, who can refer you for NHS genetic counselling and advice on screening or ways to lower your risk. Your relatives may also want to consider testing.
Can a coeliac gene test tell me if I have coeliac disease?
It can help rule it out, but it cannot confirm it. The gene types linked to coeliac disease are common in the general population, so a positive result does not mean you have or will develop the condition. A negative result makes coeliac disease very unlikely. To check for active coeliac disease, you need an antibody blood test while you are still eating gluten.
Do I need to prepare for a genetic test?
For gene-only tests, no fasting is needed and the test only needs doing once, because your genes do not change. If your test also includes coeliac antibodies, keep eating gluten beforehand. The most useful preparation is writing down which relatives have had which conditions, and at what age, and talking through the possible results with a practitioner before you book.
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These tests do not replace care from your GP. If you have worsening symptoms, unexplained weight loss, bleeding or severe pain, please see a doctor first. For chest pain or signs of a stroke, call 999.
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Omnia Lifestyle, 8 to 9 Bedford Corner, The Avenue, Chiswick, London W4 1LZ. Two minutes from Turnham Green station, with buses 94, E3 and 272 nearby. No GP referral needed.
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8-9 Bedford Corner, The Avenue
Chiswick, London W4 1LZ
A few minutes’ walk from Turnham Green station on the District line.
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