Genetics Guidance

Hereditary Cancer Testing Eligibility Criteria

Genetic testing eligibility guidance for patients with personal and family history of cancer (published October 2024)

Enhancing Clinical Cancer Genetic Service Delivery

Recommendations for a new model of care to support access to high-quality cancer genetics services (published December 2020)

Recommendation Report for Ontario’s Clinical Genetic Services (PDF)

Recommendations for improving oversight and implementation of clinical genetic services (published May 2018)

Screening Resources for Healthcare Providers

Resources for genetics clinics related to the High-Risk Ontario Breast Screening Program

Cancer Genetic Assessment Referral Guidance (PDF)

Referral guidance to help identify patients that may benefit from genetic counselling due to a family history of cancer.

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Implementation Guidance (PDF)

Recommendations for comprehensive, coordinated, evidence-based genetic testing for familial hypercholesterolemia (published October 2022)

Ordering Guidance for Genetic Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia (PDF)

Quick reference sheet for ordering clinicians that describes who is eligible , how to get test requisitions and how to handle results.

Familial Hypercholesterolemia – Genetic Testing Information for Patients (PDF)

Quick reference sheet for patients that describes the condition , who is at risk and where to find more information.

Pharmacogenomics Recommendations for Ontario (PDF)

Recommendations for the organization and implementation of pharmacogenomic services (published October 2024)

Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmia Genetic Testing Recommendations (PDF)

Recommendations for comprehensive, coordinated, evidence-based genetic testing (published November 2024)

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Genetic Testing Recommendations (PDF)

Eligibility guidance for evidence‐based genetic testing for people with neurodevelopmental disorders (published November 2024)

Neuromuscular Disease Genetic Testing Recommendations (PDF)

Recommendations for comprehensive, coordinated, evidence-based genetic testing (published January 2025)

Exome Sequencing – Information for Patients (PDF)

Quick reference sheet for patients that describes the test, possible results, and where to find more information.