Aside from Gendicine, Tullamarine also offers genetic testing from deCODE, a DNA test that reveals a person’s predisposition to certain illnesses. Find out more about it below.

deCODE

“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure,” may be a cliché, but it still rings true to this day. And that is basically how our deCODE test works.

What deCODE is

deCODE is a global leader in human genomics. Its own researches have found many genetic risk factors for diseases, including cancer. Today, the company uses such capability to develop DNA tests for individuals.

But why should you have your DNA tested? There are several reasons why. First, it enables you to take preventive measures before an illness actually strikes. For example, when a woman shows a predisposition to diabetes, she can watch her diet very carefully and do regular exercises to help protect her from that condition.

There is another benefit in taking the deCODE diagnostic test. The result could be used as reference in giving a person individualized medical care.

And because Tullmarine will send the samples to the United States, persons no longer need to travel out of the country to avail of this service that’s currently not available in the Philippines.

How deCODE Works

The process is simple. A painless swab to collect DNA is done on the inner cheek of the client by a trained personnel of Tullamarine. The swab is sealed properly and labeled, and then submitted immediately to the deCODE laboratory in the U.S. for DNA analysis. Three to four weeks later, the report will come back to Tullamarine. A doctor will give the report to the client. At the same time, the doctor will explain to the client the results, what diseases that person is at risk of developing, and what can be done to minimize or avoid them.

Preventing illnesses has never been this easy. And this accurate! You can do that today with deCODE! Contact us to get started.