National Society of Genetic Counselors

National Society of Genetic Counselors
401 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 US
Tel: 1-312-321-6834
WWW: www.nsgc.org
Offers: Support Organization, Other products or services

The National Society of Genetic Counselors is the professional organization of genetic counselors trained to perform genetic testing. The organization’s website www.nsgc.org contains a wealth of information including “Find a Counselor.” Here you can search by name, company, institution, location, or practice/specialization to locate a professional genetic counselor to perform genetic testing if it is indicated.

A consultation with a genetic counselor is helpful when an infant is born with swelling of the hands or feet. These can be signs of primary lymphedema, which is a genetically transmitted condition; however it can also be a symptom of a other genetically transmitted disorder in which this swelling is only one of many hidden abnormalities. 

Genetic counseling can be helpful in identifing such conditions.