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Invitae Unlock™️ Inherited Retinal Disease Program

A genetic testing access program
US

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Introducing the Invitae UnlockTM genetic testing program

Invitae UnlockTM program expands timely access to genetic insights for patients who may have a hereditary condition. Together, we can provide information that helps guide the best care path forward for patients and supports personal health treatment options for patients with genetic conditions.



Invitae UnlockTM Inherited Retinal Disease
Support your patients' options to access genetic testing through our new genetic testing program.

Enabling access to genetic testing and counseling

Inform treatments

Guide diagnosis, risk stratification and care plans with:

  • medical guideline-based testing
  • reliable results
  • connection to clinical trials

Support better access

Ensure more individuals can benefit from genetic testing with:

  • simple, inclusive criteria
  • broad in-network insurance status
  • affordable patient pay options

Streamline your workflow

Accelerate care decisions with:

  • extensive support services
  • simple portal ordering
  • easy-to-read reports

Program eligibility

This program is available to patients in the United States suspected of having an inherited retinal disease based on one or more of the following:

  • Symptomatic individual with clinical diagnosis or suspicion of one of the following:

    • Retinitis pigmentosa (RP)
    • Cone Rod Dystrophy (CRD)
    • Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)
    • Stargardt disease (STGD)
    • Other inherited retinal disease
  • Or symptomatic individual with suspicion of an inherited retinal disease

  • Or asymptomatic individual with a family history of known disease-causing variant in one of the genes included on the Invitae Inherited Retinal Disorders Panel

  • Or asymptomatic individual with a family history of an inherited retinal disease with no previous genetic testing

Test options

This program offers testing with the following panel. Learn more about the panel in our test catalog before placing your order on this program page.

How to order

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    1. Submit an order*

    Place an order online or via paper, including your patient's insurance information.

    * Invitae will determine if genetic testing is covered. If so, we will bill your patient’s insurance carrier once results have been released. If your patient does not have insurance benefits, the patient’s insurance policy does not cover genetic testing, or your patient does not meet their payer’s eligibility criteria, they may be eligible for a sponsored, no-charge testing option. Under this program, de-identified patient information and clinician contact information may be shared with third parties, such as researchers and commercial entities, regardless of the billing method used.

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    2. Collect a specimen

    Order a blood, buccal or saliva collection kit.

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    3. Receive results

    On average, we return results within 10–21 days after receiving the specimen.

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Additional resources

Intuitive services and resources, available when you need them.

Interpretation support
Reports come with clear information about potential next steps. For many results, Invitae offers detailed gene-specific guides created by experts.

Genetic counseling
Invitae’s genetic counselors can help review results and identify relevant management guidelines and resources.

Educational webinars
Stay up to date on the most important issues in genetics today by joining any of our Invitae-hosted webinars.

Next steps and additional services