Your Health Starts in Your Genes
Genetic testing can help guide some of the most important health decisions.
Decoding our genes is crucial in helping us make the right choices in optimizing our health. With InvestMed, you can take control of your health sooner, based on your DNA.
Our medical-grade DNA testing analyzes your genes that are linked to certain conditions such as cancer, heart disease, or inflammation. It can also determine if you carry, or have the ability to pass on, a genetic condition.
Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada.
Statistics Canada, 2023
- Test : DNA Testing
- Early Detection Of : Cancer, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Genetic Conditions
DNA Testing
Genetic testing analyzes your genes, which are the instructions encoded in your DNA.
Identifying Genetic Conditions and Preventing Diseases
Cancer
Heart Disease
Inflammation
Genetic Conditions
Understanding your genes can help guide you and your doctor to the most effective treatments, bringing you one step closer to beating cancer and then staying healthy in the long term.
In many cases, a person’s genetics has made them more susceptible to cancer - and, as a result, they may respond differently to therapies, benefit from more aggressive treatment, or take action to avoid getting cancer again in the future.
1 in 8 patients with cancer has a gene mutation passed down through their family. One-third of patients with high-risk mutations could benefit from different, more tailored cancer treatment after genetic testing.
InvestMed’s DNA tests can be used to find out whether you have a specific altered gene or a genetic fault which can lead to an inherited heart condition (IHC). These heart conditions can include:
- High cholesterol
- Arrhythmia (irregular
- heartbeat)
Cardiomyopathy - Aortic conditions
- Heart failure
A major benefit of this test is that if the underlying cause of the heart problem is known, other family members who may be at risk of having the same disease can find out if they carry the same genetic variation.
Our DNA tests analyze your genes and provide guidance for reducing inflammation of the following areas:
- Brain
- Bones
- Lungs
- Skin
- Intestines
They provide clear solutions and suggestions for reducing inflammation based on your genetic makeup, so you can achieve optimal health throughout your life.
With InvestMed, you can find answers to support a diagnosis or learn whether a condition is passed down through your family to inform the right treatment.
The test may be able to confirm or rule out if you have a genetic condition. It may also help determine your chances of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
Benefits of DNA Testing
Genetic testing can provide essential health information and may improve outcomes by:
Finding a Medical Diagnosis for Unexplained Symptoms
Discovering Better Treatment Options
Reducing or Eliminating the Need for More Invasive Testing
Identifying Family Members Who May Also Be at Risk
Don’t become a statistic.
Invest now in your future health and be fit for the long term.
How DNA Testing Works
Through a simple sample of your saliva, we are able to extract the DNA information we need to provide you with a customized DNA 360 report.
Our proprietary science-based genetic testing and research gives you a cohesive, meaningful, and personalized story of the cellular processes in your body—and what it means for your overall health and wellness.
Your comprehensive report gives you insight into your unique genome, the risk of any associated health concerns, and the strategies you can implement from a diet, lifestyle, and environmental perspective to optimize your life according to your DNA.
Why Get A DNA Test
Early Detection of Heart Disease & Cancer
Over 150 specific tests will look for genes linked to cancer, heart disease, arrhythmias (abnormal heart beats) and cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart).
Diagnostic Testing
Presymptomatic and Predictive Testing
Provides Personalized Health Recommendations
Packages
InvestMed offers thorough health packages designed to meet the individual needs of our patients.
You can choose between a risk-specific package or a comprehensive package to analyze your health and wellbeing. Each package includes a comprehensive 1 hour physical exam and 1 hour review of results with recommendations to achieve optimal health.
Package costs will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Risk-Specific Screening Packages
Cancer Screening Package
Mitigate your cancer risk with preventive screening.
Package starting at $3,999*
- MRI
- DNA testing – 84 genes for cancer
- Mole mapping
- Advanced blood work
- CT scan
- Virtual colonoscopy
Proactive testing can detect changes in your body that could become cancer.
*Package cost will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Stroke Screening Package
Knowing your risk for stroke can save your life.
$5,999*
- MRA – Magnetic resonance angiography
- DNA testing – 83 genes for heart conditions
- Advanced blood work
- Carotid doppler ultrasound
- Echocardiogram
Detect your risk of stroke early, even before symptoms present themselves.
*Package cost will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Heart Disease Screening Package
Early screenings are essential for heart disease prevention.
Package starting at $3,999*
- Coronary calcium score
- DNA testing – 83 genes for heart conditions
- Advanced blood work
- Exercise stress test
- Echocardiogram
- CT coronary angiography
Screening for cardiovascular risk factors before you develop heart disease, can help you prevent it.
*Package cost will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Comprehensive Screening Packages
Comprehensive Screening Package
Get the right screening tests at the right time.
Packages from $5,999 - $11,999*
- Whole body MRI
- Coronary calcium score
- DEXA scans
- Microbiome gut testing
- Genetic testing+
- Heart health workup
- Cancer risk review
- Mole mapping
- Screen for all material risks
Prevention is key to longevity, whether or not you are presenting symptoms or risk factors.
*Package cost will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Corporate Services
Please contact us for a custom corporate package. Specialized corporate rates available.
- Comprehensive, proactive health plans
- Customized screening tests
- Extensive medical risk assessments
- Preventive approach to healthcare
Proactively manage executive wellness.
FAQ
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How is my DNA tested?
Once we receive your sample and test order from your doctor, our laboratory isolates your DNA, the source of your genetic information. Your DNA then goes through a thorough preparation process, and is sequenced using cutting-edge technology called next-generation sequencing (NGS).
We sequence each gene a few hundred times to generate reliable, informative data about the genetic changes that have been previously reported or would be expected to cause disease. Our highly trained clinical team evaluates the data generated from your DNA and prepares a report with the results. We will send the report directly to your doctor, who will share it with you.
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