Alnylam Act®: Third-Party Genetic Testing and Counseling Programs Offered at No Charge
Alnylam is sponsoring no-charge third-party genetic testing and counseling for individuals who may carry gene mutations known to be associated with either hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis, acute hepatic porphyrias (AHPs), or primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1).
The Alnylam Act® program was developed to reduce barriers to genetic testing and counseling to help people make more informed decisions about their health. Genetic testing is available in the United States and Canada, and genetic counseling is only available in the United States. Please refer to the downloadable healthcare professional and patient brochures for more information. Healthcare professionals who use this program have no obligation to recommend, purchase, order, prescribe, promote, administer, use or support any Alnylam product.
Privacy
While Alnylam provides financial support for this program, all tests and services are performed by independent third parties. Healthcare professionals must confirm that the patients meet certain criteria to use the program. Alnylam receives de-identified patient data from this program, but at no time does Alnylam receive patient-identifiable information. Alnylam receives contact information for healthcare professionals who use this program.
What Is Genetic Testing?
This program provides gene testing, which is a type of genetic testing that identifies DNA changes (mutations) that may lead to a genetic condition. The results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic disease or help determine a person’s chance of developing or passing on a genetic condition.
Here’s How It Works:
1
Healthcare professional (HCP)
chooses a testing option and
follows the instructions found here:
www.invitae.com/alnylam-act-ttr
www.invitae.com/alnylam-act-ahp
www.invitae.com/en/alnylam-act-hyperoxaluria-type-1/
2
Patient provides a blood
or saliva sample for
genetic testing
3
Results are sent directly
to HCP within 2-3 weeks
For assistance with genetic testing, click here or call Invitae, the third-party genetic testing company, at: 1.800.436.3037
What Is Genetic Counseling?
Genetic counseling is a service that provides information and support for people who have, or may be at risk for, genetic conditions. Genetic counselors are trained healthcare professionals who can discuss genetics, inheritance, and disease risk as well as the benefits, limitations, and potential implications of genetic testing. Genetic counseling can be performed before, during, or after genetic testing.
Here’s How It Works:
1
Patient calls the number below
to schedule a session
2
Patient has a counseling session
via phone with a
trained genetic counselor
3
A summary report will be sent
to the patient’s healthcare professional
for further consultation with the patient
For assistance with genetic counseling, call InformedDNA, the third-party genetic counseling service, at: 1.888.475.3128
LEARN MORE
Want more information about the Alnylam Act® program?
Follow the links for detailed information about genetic testing and counseling for: