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Genetics Program
2200 Eglinton Ave W, Room 1A100, Room 1A100
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
905-813-4104
Call 911 in emergencies
Toll-Free: 1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4CVH)
Fax: 905-813-4347
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Last Updated: Jul 7, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Referral from physician or other health care provider is required
* Self-referral not accepted
* Requisitions and forms can be found on website
Fees
None * Genetic counseling and testing is covered by OHIP
Languages
English ; French
Language Notes
Interpretive services available
Area Served
Halton and Peel Regions and surrounding communities
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Provides consultation services including prenatal genetics, cancer genetics, and general genetics * also provides education to the community and medical professionals * genetics team comprised of geneticists, genetic counsellors and support staff
Prenatal Genetics
General Genetics Clinic
Cancer Genetics
Prenatal Genetics
- as of August 1, 2021, genetic consultation is only provided for pregnant individuals with a positive prenatal screen result who meet certain criteria
- genetic counselling and testing for a variety of conditions which can be found for a developing baby during a pregnancy * this can include inherited and non-inherited conditions
- Enhanced First Trimester Screening (eFTS)
- Enhanced First Trimester Screening for Twin Pregancies (eFTS-Twins)
- As of August 1, 2021, Clinical Genetics will only be providing genetic consultation for pregnant individuals with a positive prenatal screen result who meet certain criteria
General Genetics Clinic
- sees people of all ages to assess any medical condition that has an underlying genetic cause
- help educate people about genetic conditions in themselves or in their families
- genetic testing will be offered when appropriate
Cancer Genetics
- conduct a formal assessment of cancer risk, counselling and offer genetic testing if appropriate
- cancer is caused by genetic changes that lead to uncontrolled cell growth
- the most common inherited cancers include breast, ovarian and colon cancer, although there are other less common cancers that are linked to a genetic predisposition
Last Updated: Jul 7, 2025: Suggest an edit
