{"id":539,"date":"2026-10-05T18:22:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T18:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/health\/hospital-specialist-treatments\/medical-genetics\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:20:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:20:03","slug":"medical-genetics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/de\/health\/hospital-specialist-treatments\/medical-genetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Genetics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center medlux-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e35d3e13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"medlux-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Medical genetics diagnoses inherited and non-inherited conditions caused by changes in genes, and helps individuals and families understand their risks, including carrier status and risks for future children. The genetic diagnosis centre at our partner hospital offers genetic consultations and counselling alongside cytogenetic, molecular cytogenetic and molecular genetic testing in ISO 15189 accredited laboratories. MedLuxLife coordinates appointments, sample logistics and translation of reports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large medlux-intro-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/medluxlife-dept-medical-genetics.jpg\" alt=\"Medical Genetics - specialist hospital care\" class=\"wp-image-447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/medluxlife-dept-medical-genetics.jpg 700w, https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/medluxlife-dept-medical-genetics-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/medluxlife-dept-medical-genetics-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatments and services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-treatment-grid is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e4b10ce wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetic consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outpatient examination by a medical geneticist to assess whether a genetic condition may be present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetic counselling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation of results, risk assessment for relatives and future generations, and planning of preventive options, also for families referred from other centres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prenatal genetic diagnosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Testing during pregnancy when screening suggests increased risk, with advanced maternal age, or when a parent carries a known genetic condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postnatal genetic diagnosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Testing in children and adults when a genetic cause is suspected, including recurrent miscarriage, infertility and hereditary neurological or muscle diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cytogenetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karyotype analysis on blood, amniotic fluid, chorionic villus, fetal blood and bone marrow samples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Molecular cytogenetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FISH testing, including rapid detection of common chromosomal changes and microdeletion syndromes, and molecular karyotyping (array CGH).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Molecular genetic testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNA analyses for single-gene diseases and carrier status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oncology and haematology genetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FISH and DNA analyses on tumour tissue and bone marrow, used as markers for disease course and possible response to chemotherapy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interdisciplinary cooperation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close collaboration with paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery and pathology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-section medlux-columns has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Situations in which genetic testing may be considered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased risk of a chromosomal anomaly in pregnancy screening<\/li>\n\n<li>Advanced maternal age<\/li>\n\n<li>Known carrier status for a chromosomal or single-gene disease<\/li>\n\n<li>Down syndrome (trisomy 21) and other common chromosomal anomalies &#8211; rapid FISH on amniocentesis samples<\/li>\n\n<li>Rapid chromosomal analysis on chorionic villus biopsy samples<\/li>\n\n<li>Karyotype and DNA analyses on fetal blood samples<\/li>\n\n<li>Congenital anomalies<\/li>\n\n<li>Growth, developmental and intellectual disabilities<\/li>\n\n<li>Short stature<\/li>\n\n<li>Global developmental delay<\/li>\n\n<li>Recurrent miscarriage<\/li>\n\n<li>Infertility<\/li>\n\n<li>Single-gene diseases more common in consanguineous families<\/li>\n\n<li>Hereditary neurological and muscle diseases appearing in adulthood<\/li>\n\n<li>Suspected inherited predisposition to thrombosis<\/li>\n\n<li>Oncology and haematology patients (tumour tissue and bone marrow analyses)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before you travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get a reliable medical opinion quickly, please prepare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent medical reports and discharge summaries<\/li>\n\n<li>Imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) on CD or as DICOM files, with the radiology reports<\/li>\n\n<li>Recent laboratory results<\/li>\n\n<li>A list of your current medications and any allergies<\/li>\n\n<li>Previous genetic test reports<\/li>\n\n<li>A family medical history covering at least three generations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How MedLuxLife supports you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-steps is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e4b10ce wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Free consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share your wishes and, if available, recent X-rays or photos. We answer your questions and explain the options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Personal treatment plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our partner specialists prepare a treatment plan and an estimated timeline tailored to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Travel &amp; treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We coordinate your appointments, hotel and airport transfers, so you can focus on your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Aftercare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We stay in touch after you return home and help with follow-up questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-cta has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your Medical Genetics consultation with confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every treatment begins with a personal, no-obligation consultation. Contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button medlux-btn-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/de\/contact\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button medlux-btn-whatsapp\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/380979092326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"medlux-disclaimer wp-block-paragraph\">The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not replace a medical consultation. 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