Mayo Clinic's approach
Teamwork
In Mayo Clinic's Department of Clinical Genomics, medical geneticists and certified genetic counselors work together as a team, bringing in other professionals as needed. The team evaluates any type of genetic condition and coordinates many types of tests and procedures.
Comprehensive services
The Department of Clinical Genomics offers diagnostic workup of rare conditions and conditions passed down in families. It also offers genetic evaluation of hereditary cancer syndromes and other genetic conditions. The team does a comprehensive family history and educates patients and families about familial conditions. The team also offers counseling for family members to improve understanding of how a genetic condition may affect them.
Advanced technology
Mayo Clinic's Department of Clinical Genomics provides access to the latest genomic testing techniques, when medically needed and on a case-by-case basis.
New gene panels
Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology offers new and updated comprehensive genetic panels. A genetic panel is a type of genetic test that looks at more than one gene at the same time to find gene changes. Examples include:
- Pancreatitis gene panel. This test looks at genes of people who have long-term pancreas conditions or who might have a family history of them. This helps healthcare professionals better understand the risks and how the conditions might progress.
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis gene panel. This test is for people who have a personal or family history of a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, also called IPF. The test checks more than 25 genes linked to IPF that can be passed down in families. This helps healthcare professionals find the condition early and plan the best way to treat it.
- Inflammatory bowel disease gene panel. This test looks at more than 100 genes linked to a type of inflammatory bowel disease, also called IBD, that starts early in life. The condition is caused by a single gene change that's passed down in families. The test helps healthcare professionals diagnose and treat people who might have this type of IBD.
Research
Mayo Clinic's Department of Clinical Genomics is recognized for outstanding contributions to research. It has a long history of published studies on rare or novel genetic conditions.
Expertise and rankings
- First in the U.S. to offer a lymphoma genomic diagnostic test for patients. Mayo Clinic created a test to help guide diagnosis and treatment of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Nationally recognized expertise. Mayo Clinic's Department of Clinical Genomics includes experienced board-certified medical geneticists, certified genetic counselors and other healthcare professionals. Using a comprehensive team approach, they work with all age groups and levels of complexity, tailoring care to each person's needs.
- Familial Cancer Program. This comprehensive program is designed to help identify people at higher risk of cancer due to hereditary factors. Education and counseling about cancer risk, lowering cancer risk, effective screening and prevention options are key aspects of the program. Genetic testing is available when appropriate. A multispecialty team provides monitoring and treatment as needed.
- Cardiovascular Genomics Program. This comprehensive program offers cardiovascular evaluation, genetic counseling, genetic testing and screening for family members of people living with or at risk of inherited heart and blood vessel conditions.
Mayo Clinic Children's
Highly skilled pediatric experts diagnose and treat all types of conditions in children. As a team, we work together to find answers, set goals and develop a treatment plan tailored to your child's needs.
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Locations, travel and lodging
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.
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Costs and insurance
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.
In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.
Clinical trials
Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions.
Feb. 27, 2026