Genection Honors Women's Health Week with the Gift of Genetic Tests

SAN DIEGO, CA, May 19, 2013 (Press-News.org) Genection, Inc., the single source solution for genetic testing and counseling, is offering $100 gift certificates to providers who order genetics tests. The Gift of Genection launched at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in New Orleans last week.

"We are committed to women's health and offering a trusted, streamlined solution for physicians to order a wide selection of different genetic tests. After the success of the Gift of Genection at ACOG, Genection is extending the availability of the $100 gift certificates until August 1," said Dr. Suzanne Graham, Genection's Senior Manager of Business Development.

Gynecologists and Obstetricians who attended ACOG gathered at Genection's "Giving Tree" to select a gift certificate from its branches. In exchange for the gift certificate, participants added an inspirational card to the tree. After the conference, the tree was donated to the Obstetrics and Gynecology fellows at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

"The Giving Tree sends a thoughtful message about women's health to our students and doctors. It is a great addition to our Labor and Delivery ward and medical school campus and we appreciate the generous gift," said Stacey L. Holman, MD, Associate Residency Program Director at Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

From infertility work-ups, to screening for carrier status, and the latest non-invasive prenatal tests, Genection provides a robust library of essential genetic tests for women's health and beyond. Providers can also quickly and easily connect with complimentary, board-certified OB-GYN-specific counselors to receive expert advice and guidance on the most appropriate tests to order.

"The more than seventy counselors registered with Genection offer physicians support and guidance to assist them in selecting and ordering the most appropriate tests for their patients," said Dr. Bradley Patay, Genection's Chief Medical Officer. "Now, receiving the Gift of Genection is as easy as ordering a genetic test through Genection. Physicians simply register at Genection.com and the Gift of Genection will be sent directly to their inbox," said Dr. Patay.

About Genection: Genection was developed by physicians, for physicians and genetic counselors. Genection provides the most innovative genetic solutions to physicians for their patients, whether assisting in deciding which test to order, finding genetic counselors for pre-test or post-test counseling, identifying testing labs, or interpreting results. Genection is the one source solution for genetic testing and genetic counseling expertise, offering the most comprehensive genetic test ordering menu available and free access to more than seventy board certified genetic counselors.

Genection streamlines the diagnosis process by decreasing the time and cost to order tests and is the only company to offer multiple lab choices for Whole Genome Sequencing or Exome Sequencing and genotyping. Genection's HIPPA compliant, easy-to-use interface is accessible and enables easy patient information storage, as well as sharing patient information with other providers. For more information on Genection, visit http://www.genection.com.