Comprehensive Testing
Information leading to confident decisions.
Gene by Gene Carrier Screen provides you with information on your risk of having a baby with genetic condition. Our carrier screening panel test for 253 autosomal recessive and X-linked recessive conditions, including all of the conditions recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) and the American Congress of the Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Many of the conditions included in our panel impact quality of life (i.e. cause intellectual disability and/or a shortened life expectancy). Gene by Gene Carrier Screen was developed using a rigorous validation process thus enabling us to provide you with highly accurate results, giving you confidence while planning your growing family.
* X-linked conditions are not analyzed in males.
Industry Leading Simplicity
Accurate Check Swab, Easy Sample Collection.
Gene by Gene Carrier Screen offers the ease and simplicity of sample collection with a check swab, providing a minimally invasive approach to DNA collection. Gene by Gene's proprietary swab offers high accuracy and unmatched sample quality.
Clear Results
Simple Answers.
Gene by Gene Carrier Screen results are delivered in a simple report that is easily read and understood. The first page of each report summarizes findings, with detailed information on any condition(s) you tested positive as a carrier for on the following pages.
get started Sample ReportEducational Video Series on Carrier Screening
Experts Included
We provide genetic counseling for every patient
Every Gene by Gene Carrier Screen patient has access to complimentary genetic counseling provided to you from Gene by Gene. Our genetic counselors are certified by the American Board of Genetic Counselors. During your scheduled appointment, our genetic counselors will review your report with you to help you understand your results, as well as discuss your potential next steps.
To schedule an appointment with a Gene by Gene genetic counselor, please call 713-474-2401, option #6.
Screening Process
Deciding on Gene by Gene Carrier Screen
You and your healthcare provider make the decision to order genetic carrier screening.
Sample Collection
Gene by Gene's carrier screen is performed off a cheek swab.
Sample Sent To Laboratory For Testing
Following sample collection, your sample will be sent to Gene by Gene's laboratory.
Results
Your results will be ready 2 weeks after your sample arrives at Gene by Gene’s laboratory.
Schedule A Genetic Counseling Session
If your results indicate that you are a carrier for a condition tested, Gene by Gene offers complimentary genetic counseling to review your results and discuss next steps.
Billing
If you have any questions regarding your anticipated costs, or have questions/concerns upon receiving your Gene by Gene bill, please call 713-474-2401, option #4
Billing Insurance
We will gladly bill your insurance company for tests performed by our company. All required billing information must be supplied before any testing can be performed. Once the information has been verified, we will bill the appropriate codes to your insurance company. As the provider of services, we will make every effort to ensure that we bill correctly using the information you have provided to us. If a pre-authorization is required, we will be happy to do that on your behalf; however, pre-authorization does not guarantee payment. Your particular insurance company determines payment and the charges you will be billed.
Please note that your insurance company may send payment to you instead of to us. If you receive payment from your insurance company, it is your responsibility to notify us and we expect you to send the appropriate amount to us as soon as possible. When you receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance company, remember this is not a bill. It is a notification of how they determined payment, and they are best equipped to answer questions about it. Please call us with questions if your insurance company is unable to help you. After their determination and payment, you may receive a bill from us for any balance due. Your responsibility may include copayments, coinsurance, and/ or deductibles or non-covered charges.
Many tests for rare diseases require the use of the CPT code 81479, which may result in some denial of coverage. Please be aware that there is a possibility of insurance denials of claims submitted.
Self Pay
The self-pay rate is for patients that do not have insurance. Please call our billing department for advance notification of the fee for your specific test.
Regardless of the method of payment agreed upon, we strive to offer low and affordable healthcare. We do have payment options and a Patient Assistance Program to help those in need of assistance. A call to our billing department is suggested to discuss these options. Please call 713-474-2401, option #4
Get Started
To get started, download the requisition form and have it approved by your healthcare provider. After your provider approves the test, we will mail you or your provider a sample collection kit and further instructions. Expect the results to be delivered to your provider 14-21 business days from the day the sample was received in our lab. Additionally, you may also request to have your results delivered directly to you.
For more information about ordering the Gene by Gene Carrier Screen contact us at 713-474-2401, option #5, or email info@genebygene.com. You may also contact us at any time during the process to help guide you and answer any of your questions.
Requisition Formfor information on Gene by Gene’s HIPAA notice, click on the link below
Effective November 1,2015
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Gene by Gene has specific duties regarding your medical information. We understand that medical information about you and your health is personal. We are committed to protecting your medical information.
This notice is to let you know the ways in which we may use and disclose medical information about you. We also describe your rights and certain obligations that we have regarding the use and disclosure of your medical information.
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your medical information and take steps to protect medical information that identifies you from unauthorized disclosure
- Give you this notice of our legal duties and privacy notices with respect to medical information
- Follow the terms of our notice that is currently in effect
- Notify you following a breach of your secured medical information
HOW GENE BY GENE MAY DISCLOSE AND USE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
For Treatment: Gene by Gene may provide medical test information about you to your personal healthcare provider. We may disclose medical information about you to appropriate doctors, nurses, and health care professionals whom you have authorized.
For Payment: Gene by Gene may use and disclose medical information about you so that the treatment and services you receive may be billed and payment may be collected from you, an insurance company, or third party. For example, we may send a claim to an insurance company that identifies you received services from us. Your diagnosis may also be disclosed.
For health Care Operations: Gene by Gene may use and disclose medical information about you for operational reasons. These uses and disclosures are necessary for us to make sure that all patients receive quality care. For example, we may use medical information to assess the quality of our services, and to evaluate the performance of our staff.
As Required by Law: Gene by Gene will disclose medical information about you when required to do so by federal, state, or local law. Special situations that would fall under this category may include but are not limited to public health risks, court orders, and law enforcement duties.
To Avert a Serious Threat to Health and Safety: We may use and disclose medical information about you when necessary to prevent serious threat to your health and safety, or the health and safety to the public or another person. Any disclosure would only be to someone that has the ability to help prevent the threat.
Organ and Tissue Donation: If you are an organ donor, we may release medical information to organizations that handle organ procurement, eye tissue transplantation, or to an organ donation bank as necessary to facilitate tissue donation and transplantation.
Victims of Abuse and Neglect, Government Functions, Worker’s Compensation, Decedents, Health oversight Activities and Research: Gene by Gene will abide by any legal request for information about you with regards to these audits, investigations, inspections, licensure, and disciplinary actions.
OTHER USES OF MEDICAL INFORMATION
Other uses and disclosures of medical information not covered by this notice or the laws that apply to us will be made only with your written permission. We must obtain written permission for any use or disclosure of psychotherapy notes, the use of your medical information for marketing purposes, or disclosures that constitute the sale of your medical information. If you provide us permission to use or disclose your medical information, you may revoke that permission in writing at any time, and you understand that we cannot take back any disclosures we have already made with your permission. We are required to keep records of the care we have provided to you.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU.
RIGHT TO REQUEST RESTRICTIONS, RIGHT TO REQUEST CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS, RIGHT TO INSPECT AND COPY, RIGHT TO AMEND, RIGHT TO ACCOUNTING OF DISCLOSURES, AND RIGHT TO A PAPER COPY OF NOTICE.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THIS NOTICE: We reserve the right to change this notice and to make the notice effective for medical information we already have about you as well as any medical information we may receive in the future. We will provide a copy of the new notice on our website and may provide you with a revised copy upon request.
Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Gene by Gene Corporate compliance office at 713-474-2041, email info@genebygene.com, or mail your concerns to us at:
Gene by Gene, LTD1445 N, Loop West, Suite 820
Houston, TX 77008