The Navigenics genetic testing service can be experienced one of two ways – through test results you order yourself, or through a test ordered for you by your doctor. While that second option clearly means more physician involvement from the start, it doesn’t change the need for your participation in the genetic process.
Your DNA is still just that—your DNA. To understand it thoroughly, your physician needs your input.
Even if your physician ordered your Navigenics Health Compass report for you and plans to explain your results, the very personal nature of DNA analysis means there are important steps you should take before your doctor’s visit. Your discussion with your physician will be more productive if you gather some personal information before your results review.
This preparation is somewhat different from the physician-related steps we recently recommended for Navigenics members who’ve ordered their own Health Compass reports.