Clinical Medical Laboratory
A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure, or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered clinical laboratories. (2) Any facility that examines materials from the human body for purposes of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of, the health of human beings. Typical divisions of a clinical laboratory include hematology, cytology, bacteriology, histology, biochemistry, medical toxicology, and serology.
Clinical Medical Laboratories in Northbrook, IL
Molecular Medical Geneticist
A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration, and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.
Molecular Medical Geneticists in Northbrook, IL
Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
Reproductive Genetics Institute, Inc is a Clinical Genetics (M.D.) practice in Northbrook, IL
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in identifying inherited and acquired genetic conditions.
Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) at Reproductive Genetics Institute, Inc perform
DNA analysis on patients of all ages. Clinical Genetics (M.D.) is
the study and treatment of genetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Clinical Genetics (M.D.) practices include cleft lip and palate, sickle-cell disease, Down Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
practices include acquiring blood and skin samples.
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Clinical Geneticists M D in Northbrook, IL
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Reproductive Genetics Institute, Inc is an Obstetrics & Gynecology practice in Northbrook, IL
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating ailments of the reproductive system and related bowel, bladder, and urinary systems, as well as managing pregancy and child birthing.
Obstetricians & Gynecologists at Reproductive Genetics Institute, Inc perform
blood tests, pelvic exams, uterine and breast cancer screenings, birth control management, and reproductive system surgery. Obstetrics & Gynecology is
care of a woman's reproductive health from the onset of puberty through menopause and beyond. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Obstetrics & Gynecology practices include yeast infections, bacterial infections, irregular menstruation, painful intercourse, discomfort of uterus, genitals, or breasts, infertility, and prolapse of the pelvic organs.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetrics & Gynecology
practices include annual pap test and pelvic exam, mamogram prescription, infertility treatment, birth control management, tubal ligation (permanent form of birth control), hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes) or cone biopsy (removal of precancerous cells in the cervix identified during a pap test).
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Obstetricians Gynecologists in Northbrook, IL
Genetic Counseling
Reproductive Genetics Institute, Inc is a Genetic Counseling practice in Northbrook, IL
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in counseling and medical genetics.
Genetic Counselors at Reproductive Genetics Institute, Inc perform
preimplantation testing, predictive testing, carrier testing, prenatal testing, newborn screening, and diagnostic testing. Genetic Counseling is
the process used to determine the risk of inherited disorders in families. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Genetic Counseling practices include developmental delay, cleft lip or palate, autism, cystic fibrosis, achondroplasia, Down syndrome, and cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Genetic Counseling
practices include reviewing a patient's family history, explaining test results and treatment options, helping families to make decisions, providing emotional support, communicating with laboratories, writing consultation letters, collaborating with health care providers, and conducting research.
A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate disease risk; educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, ethical issues, resources, and research; and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation. Certification was established in 1993 by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and prior to that by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Requirements for experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
Genetic Counselors in Northbrook, IL
