All relevant medical records will be requested allowing the geneticist to have access to the historical information prior to the patient's initial genetic evaluation. Cook Children's Genetics Services is based in Fort Worth, with a geneticist traveling to each outreach clinic approximately once per month. The geneticist examines individuals and collects specimens for laboratory tests, if necessary. The laboratory tests take a few weeks to complete, during which time the clinic social worker may contact the family to provide psychosocial support and help them improve or cope with their situation. The cost of genetic evaluation and counseling varies depending on the number of sessions with the geneticist and the type of lab studies completed.
Many insurance companies cover the cost of genetic services.
Some funds are available through the Texas Department of Health for persons who do not qualify for Medicaid.