Department of Clinical Genetics, Skin and Allergy Hospital
Keywords:In the Department of Clinical Genetics, we treat patients who are suspected of having a hereditary disease, investigate diseases being inherited in the family and provide counseling. Our department is located in the Skin and Allergy Hospital.
Contacts
Treatment with us primarily requires a referral. In certain cases, you can contact us directly. We treat both children and adults.
Depending on the matter, we will arrange a telephone call, a video appointment, or a regular appointment.
Our medical geneticists also conduct ward consultations if necessary. A medical geneticist from the Department of Clinical Genetics also works in cooperation with perinatologists at the Prenatal Diagnostic Unit of the HUS Women's Hospital.
Please see the frequently asked questions for more information on handling your matter, and preparing for the appointment. You find the questions on Genetic counseling's website. The questions have been divided according to the reason why you have sought treatment.
Arriving at our department
The unit is located on the 5th floor of the Skin and Allergy Hospital. Please arrive at the outpatient clinic’s waiting room approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Please bring with you your Kela card and proof of identity, and if your child is the patient, also the child’s health clinic card (neuvolakortti).
Please reserve 1 to 2 hours for your appointment and the possible related examinations.
Genetic testing
If you have been requested, or you receive a request, to give a blood sample for genetic testing, you can have it taken at any of HUS laboratories. You do not need to fast for the test.
We recommend that you book an appointment for the tests but some HUS laboratories also serve without an appointment.
Cancelling or rescheduling an appointment
If the appointment scheduled for you is not suitable, please telephone us as soon as possible or at least a week before the appointment. You can change a scheduled appointment only once for a valid reason.
Maisa Portal (opens in new window, links to another website)
You can use our online services by signing in to the Maisa Portal. Once your treatment with us begins, you will receive information on the services you can access in Maisa. These include appointment booking and preliminary information forms, for example.
Patient Guide
The Patient Guide site answer the most common questions you might have before, during, and after treatment.
