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- The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will work with other medical professionals including technologists, genetic counselors and Laboratory Directors to provide genetic testing consultation and technical support to UNC Health System providers, clients and laboratory professionals.
- Genetic Testing Consultation- The Laboratory based Genetic Counselor will provide genetic testing information to patients, providers, care teams and genetic testing advisory groups, and clients regarding the appropriate use of tests, test methodologies, test limitations and accuracy, potential testing outcomes and follow up, sample requirements, sample stability and interpretation of results.
- The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will appropriately evaluate the significance of mutations and their relationship to the clinical significance and care of the patient.
- Assist in the formation of Genetic Testing Advisory groups that will represent multidisciplinary services such as Neurology, Cardiology, OB/GYN and Pediatrics to develop and maintain appropriate genetic consult workflows for tests associated with common genetic disorders.
- Laboratory Operational Support- The laboratory Genetic Counselor will assist Laboratory Directors and Managers in the development of clinical and laboratory policies for new laboratory testing, ordering, CPT coding, billing and genetic testing reimbursement.
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