Prenatal Genetics Clinic

Individuals seen through the Prenatal Genetics Clinic receive comprehensive genetic counseling which includes a discussion of the management options available to them. Diagnostic testing including CVS and amniocentesis are available as appropriate. The clinic also offers screening procedures such as Integrated Prenatal Screening and ultrasound.

Appropriate referrals to the Prenatal Diagnosis Clinic include:

Women with positive Non-Invasive Prenatal Screen
Women 40 years or older at the time of delivery
Pregnancies with an NT measurement of 3.5 or more mm
Individuals affected with or with a family history of:
- Singe gene diseases
- Polygenic and multifactorial conditions
- Chromosomal abnormalities, numerical or structural
- Biochemical disorders
- Birth defects of unknown cause
Pregnancies with identified ultrasound abnormalities
Pregnancies with a known chromosome abnormality
Parental consanguinity
Recurrent spontaneous miscarriages (3 or more) where major gynecological or obstetrical causes have been excluded
Pregnant women who have been exposed to potentially harmful substances (drugs, alcohol, radiation, chemical, infectious agents) should be referred to FRAME (Fetal Risk Assessment from Maternal Exposure)

To make a referral, please fax the following information to:

(519) 685-8214 (London

Reason for referral including any relevant documentation and investigations performed to date
Copy of ultrasounds, if available or LMP if an ultrasound has not yet been performed
Most recent blood group and type on a laboratory report
London
Prenatal Referral Form (pdf)
**Referring physicians will be contacted with the appointment time.

We welcome physician inquiries at (519) 685-8140.