About PreventionGenetics

Founded in 2004 and located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, PreventionGenetics is a CLIA and ISO 15189:2012 accredited clinical DNA testing laboratory. PreventionGenetics provides patients with sequencing and deletion/duplication tests for nearly all clinically relevant genes. These tests include our powerful and comprehensive whole exome sequencing test, PGxomeTM.

PreventionGenetics also offers DNA Banking (PGDNABank), a long-term storage of a person’s DNA. DNA Banking is available direct-to-consumer. We invite you to visit our DNA Banking website PGDNABank.com.

Our Team

PreventionGenetics has come to be recognized as a leader in providing high quality DNA analysis and has earned a solid reputation based on the knowledge, integrity and professionalism of our entire team. We rapidly expand and update our test menu, introduce new technologies and increase the efficiencies of our processes; working toward the goal of keeping high quality genetic testing attainable at a reasonable cost. Our expert staff of Geneticists and Genetic Counselors is dedicated to providing the highest level of service.

New Tests
Metabolic and Mitochondrial Disorders

Tyrosinemia Type III and Hawkinsinuria via the HPD Gene (#1084)

Polyglucosan Body Myopathy Type I, with or without Immunodeficiency, via the RBCK1 Gene (#3382)

Neurologic Disorders | Metabolic and Mitochondrial Disorders | Hematology and Immunology

Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, Type Iu and Secondary Dystroglycanopathy via the DPM2 Gene (#2269)

Sensory Disorders (Eye, Ear, Pain) | Neuromuscular Disorders | Neurologic Disorders | Intellectual Disability

Spastic Paraplegia 35 via the FA2H Gene (#2159)

Sensory Disorders (Eye, Ear, Pain) | Newborn Screening Followup

Deafness, Autosomal Dominant 64 (DFNA64) via the DIABLO Gene (#2908)

Skeletal, Connective Tissue, Ectodermal and Skin | Sensory Disorders (Eye, Ear, Pain) | Newborn Screening Followup | Neuromuscular Disorders | Neurologic Disorders | Multiple Malformations/Anomalies Syndromes | Metabolic and Mitochondrial Disorders | Internal Organs and Endocrinology (Lung, Kidney, Liver, Gastrointestinal) | Hematology and Immunology | Cardiovascular Disorders

Pan Cardiomyopathy Sequencing Panel (#5263)

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Quality

PreventionGenetics has been in operation since 2004. We have grown steadily over this time, and now have the largest germline DNA test menu of any lab in America. The quality of DNA testing at PreventionGenetics is second to none. "Getting the tests right" has always been our first priority.

PreventionGenetics is CLIA and ISO 15189:2012 accredited. Our quality assurance processes, however, far exceed regulatory requirements. For example, we have had to date one error out of 10,000 total Proficiency Tests, both external and internal. Our sequencing error rate is about one per 7 million nucleotides or one per 9,800 sequence variants. Other summary measures of quality are listed in the "About Us" section of the web site.

Utilization Management

Teamwork Increases the Value of Genetic Testing

Utilization management is a current topic of particular interest in the realm of genetic testing. For many hospitals and health systems, the cost of sending out genetic tests is high (often > $1 million per year) and increasing at an annual average rate of about 20% (PLUGS©). Through utilization management strategies at PreventionGenetics, over 1.3 million healthcare dollars are saved annually

DNA Banking

A Valuable Gift for Your Family

DNA Banking is the simple and affordable process of securely storing of an individual's DNA for use by the next generation for possible future testing. DNA can be banked at any time during a person's life but it is particularly urgent for the elderly and terminally ill. Once a person is cremated, it is not possible to obtain a DNA sample.

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