Getting tested for a genetic condition can be a sensitive process for individuals and their families, requiring a caring and knowledgeable expert to lead them through.
Newborn babies with congenital birth defects, children with developmental delay or autism, adults with connective tissue disorders or other inherited conditions,* or couples planning to have children might be affected with changes in their DNA that their parents, relatives, and offspring might be at risk for as well.
Dr. Mikail's role is to determine whether a genetic disorder exists in her patients by performing a comprehensive history and physical exam, ordering blood or other lab tests, and ordering radiological imaging if necessary. She then helps optimize her patients' and their families' health outcomes based on the latest evidence-based guidelines.
Here is a brief list of clinical genetic services provided through our office:
Comprehensive History and Physical Exam
Family History/Pedigree Analysis
Preconceptional/Premarital Genetic Carrier Screening
High Resolution Karyotype
FISH Analysis
DNA Methylation Analysis
Chromosomal Microarray Testing
Mutation Analysis
Whole Exome Sequencing
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Pharmacogenetics
21-Marker Paternity Testing
Pre and Post-test Genetic Counseling
NEW! 21-MARKER PATERNITY TESTING
This state-of-the-art genomic technology tests for paternity after obtaining DNA from a simple cheek swab.
EXPANDED TEST! COUNSYL 2.0 UNIVERSAL GENETIC TEST
This genetic test now screens for over 10,000 mutations using a simple saliva sample. It is commonly used for carrier screening in couples planning for marriage or pregnancy.
This comprehensive scan of active gene regions in DNA has helped uncover previously undetected mutations in patients with suspected genetic syndromes
CARDIOVASCULAR GENETICS
Our office cooperates with cardiologists interested in genetic testing for hereditary cardiomyopathies, Long QT, Brugada, Marfan syndrome, Noonan, hereditary supravalvular aortic stenosis, or other heritable cardiovascular disorders in their patients.
NEUROGENETICS
Our office cooperates with neurologists interested in genetic testing for epilepsy, neurometabolic disorders, neurogenetic disorders, neuromuscular diseases, or other heritable neurological disorders in their patients.
DIRECT TO CONSUMER TESTING
Intrigued by genetic tests available to you directly online, such as 23andme? We're here to help you interpret your results and explain what they mean for your health.
Intrigued by genetic tests available to you directly online, such as 23andme? We're here to help you interpret your results and explain what they mean for your health.
*Patients interested in testing for familial cancer syndromes (e.g., HBOC/BRCA and Lynch) are referred to local tertiary care centers specializing in cancer genetics.
