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Predictive testing in India begins with a detailed clinical consultation and family history review. Our clinicians assess personal and familial risk factors to determine which predictive testing panel or targeted genetic assay is appropriate. Next, pre-test counselling explains potential outcomes, limitations, and implications for the individual and family.
Sample collection follows: blood, saliva, or other tissue, handled by our on-site molecular diagnostics team. Samples undergo laboratory analysis using validated methods, including sequencing and targeted mutation testing.
Results are interpreted by a multidisciplinary team involving clinical geneticists, laboratory scientists, and genetic counsellors, who collaborate to translate complex data into clear risk probabilities.
Post-test counselling is central: clinicians review findings, discuss risk estimates, preventive options, surveillance pathways, and, when relevant, referrals to specialists. The process in predictive testing in India emphasises informed decision-making, privacy, and tailored prevention plans based on each child or adult’s specific risk profile.
Predictive testing at Manipal Hospital India delivers early risk detection and personalised prevention strategies for children and adults.
Families receive clear counselling
precise molecular results
coordinated specialist referrals
actionable surveillance plans
supportive follow-up care
access to preventive resources
This approach reduces uncertainty, enables timely preventive measures, and helps avoid advanced disease through early intervention.
From referral to follow-up, the predictive testing pathway at Manipal is structured for clarity and support, providing predictive testing in India for local families.
Consultation and Pre-test Counselling
A clinician and genetic counsellor review medical and family history, explain possible outcomes, and agree on the most appropriate test. Counselling covers emotional, reproductive, and privacy implications.
Sample Collection and Testing
Child-friendly blood, saliva, or tissue collection is performed. On-site molecular labs perform sequencing, targeted assays, and quality-controlled analysis.
Result Interpretation and Reporting
Results are explained in plain language with risk estimates, variant classification, and recommended actions. Timelines vary with test complexity; urgent pathways exist for clinical necessity.
Post-test Planning and Support
If increased risk is identified, the team recommends surveillance, preventive options, lifestyle advice, or specialist referrals. Low-risk results come with reassurance and routine monitoring plans.
Follow-up and Access
Genetic counselling remains available after reporting. Follow-up appointments and additional testing can be scheduled at Manipal Hospital India with tele-consultation options for families from farther places.
Manipal Hospital India provides a trusted, family-centred approach to predictive testing, combining advanced molecular diagnostics with compassionate clinical care. Our multidisciplinary teams, clinical geneticists, paediatricians, molecular pathologists, and experienced genetic counsellors translate complex genomic data into clear, personalised risk information. Families receive thoughtful counselling about medical, reproductive, and psychosocial implications alongside strict privacy safeguards and informed consent. Integrated care pathways connect testing to timely specialist referrals, preventive therapies, and structured surveillance plans tailored to each risk profile.
Key advantages:
Dedicated clinical geneticists and paediatric specialists available for integrated care.
On-site molecular diagnostics with rapid reporting and expert interpretation.
Structured pre- and post-test genetic counselling for families.
Seamless referrals to specialists, preventive clinics, and surveillance programmes.
The Department of Genetics brings together preventive genomics, molecular pathology, and expert genetic counselling within a single, coordinated framework. The focus is on identifying health risks early, applying evidence-based prevention strategies, and supporting long-term monitoring to help individuals and families make informed, proactive healthcare decisions.
Predictive diagnostic services include targeted genetic panels for inherited disorders and familial cancer risk, carrier screening with reproductive counselling, pharmacogenomic testing for personalised medication planning, newborn and paediatric risk panels, non-invasive prenatal testing, cardiovascular risk profiling, and advanced multigene or single-gene sequencing with expert interpretation.
Manipal’s predictive testing services feature an on-site molecular laboratory offering validated next-generation sequencing, real-time PCR, and chromosomal microarray capabilities. Dedicated genetic counselling suites, child-friendly sample collection areas, integrated electronic reports, and a specialised bioinformatics team ensure accurate interpretation. On-site pharmacy support, coordinated specialist clinics, and expedited sample logistics reduce delays.
