Inherited Retinal Disease Program
Sponsored, no-charge genetic testing
US and Canada
What is the Inherited Retinal Disease program?
Sponsored, no-charge genetic testing for individuals suspected of or at risk of having an inherited retinal disease (IRD) either from clinical symptoms or family history.
Program eligibility
This program is available to patients in the USA and Canada 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
How to order
Our easy-to-order panels align with professional guidelines, making your potential next steps clearer.
Step 1
Discuss testing and get consent from the eligible patient. Place your order via our convenient online portal.
Step 2
Collect your patient’s specimen using an Invitae collection kit and return it. Use the label provided to ship most samples at no additional charge from the US and Canada.
Step 3
Receive results online and access resources to guide your discussion with patient about their results.
Genetic counseling services
Individuals in the US and Canada tested through this program are eligible for post-test genetic counseling to help them understand their test results. This service is made available by Invitae at no charge as part of the program.
Patients can access genetic counseling by using an online scheduling option or by contacting Invitae Client Services at 1-800-436-3037 and asking to schedule a genetic counseling appointment.