Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based clinical laboratory that offers clinical genetic testing services internationally, has partnered with the Medcan Clinic, Canada´s largest private health care clinic.
With more than 60 physicians and specialists, Medcan can now provide Pathway Genomics´ personalized genetic testing services in conjunction with in-person counseling by a certified genetic counselor. The testing service is called The Personal Genome Test and is available to all Medcan patients.
"Medcan is a leader in providing personalized and preventive health care to the Canadian people," said Jim Plante, Pathway´s CEO. "Pathway´s extensive offering of genetic testing services enhances Medcan´s genetics program, and allows the clinic to offer highly personalized and clinically actionable genetic information to its patients."
Using only a saliva sample, the genetic test reports on a patient´s response to a wide array of drugs and prescription medications, as well as a patient´s propensity to develop certain diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer.
"Knowledge of personal genomic information can provide a strong basis for an effective, preventive healthcare strategy for our clients," said Dr. James Aw, Medcan´s medical director. "Pathway´s clinical test is leading-edge and we are pleased to partner with them on this initiative."
About Pathway Genomics
Pathway Genomics owns and operates an on-site genetic testing laboratory that is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), accredited in accordance with the U.S. Health and Human Services´ Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988, and licensed by the state of California. Using only a saliva sample, the company incorporates customized and scientifically validated technologies to generate personalized reports, which address a variety of medical issues, including an individual´s carrier status for recessive genetic conditions, food metabolism and exercise response, prescription drug response, and propensity to develop certain diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. For more information about Pathway Genomics, visit www.pathway.com.
About the Medcan Clinic
The Medcan Clinic is a leading preventive healthcare clinic focused on identifying health risks before signs and symptoms occur. Medcan offers individuals, families and corporate executives the most thorough head-to-toe medical assessment on the market, performed by a top-quality clinical team in a single 5-hour visit. Medcan also provides an array of in-house health and wellness services, such as diagnostic imaging, genetics, optometry, fitness and nutritional counseling, to customize patients´ medical care and optimize healthy outcomes. Patients benefit from Medcan´s in-house specialists and extensive referral network.
