Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala :
Genetidoc Genetic Clinic and DNA Testing Lab has announced the expansion of its
services to all major cities across India, covering nearly 500 locations.
Patients and doctors across the country can now access genetic testing and
expert consultations through a centralized system.

As part of this expansion, individuals from
anywhere in India can reach the clinic directly via phone or WhatsApp at +91-808-606-7838
to ask questions, speak to a genetic counsellor, order tests, or book
consultations with a clinical geneticist.

This expansion comes at a time when awareness
about genetic conditions is increasing, but access to trained specialists and
proper interpretation remains limited in many regions. By extending its reach,
Genetidoc aims to make expert-led genetic services more accessible.

The clinic works with NABL and CAP accredited
partners for wet-lab processing under defined quality checks. Interpretation,
reporting, and clinical guidance are handled by its in-house team of experts.
This is in contrast to many labs which are often led by unqualified staff.

Founded by Dr Roshan Daniel (MBBS, MD, DM
Medical Genetics), the clinic follows a model where medical decision-making is
central to every test. He is one of the leading clinical geneticists in the
country and among the few in India who are European board certified.

“Many people think genetic testing is just
about getting a report,” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “But the real value lies in
choosing the right test and understanding what the result means for that person
and their family.”

Dr Roshan Daniel has managed more than ten
thousand cases across his career and several of them highlight the importance
of correct diagnosis and interpretation. The following examples from the
Genetidoc Genetic Clinic are anonymised and names have been changed.

“In one case, a family came to us after having
a child with autism. He was 4 years old, Virat (name changed),” said Dr Roshan
Daniel. “They had been told earlier that it was unlikely to happen again in the
next pregnancy. But based on clinical features, we suspected a genetic cause.
Testing confirmed Fragile X syndrome in Virat, which has about a 25% chance of
recurrence. This changed counselling completely. In their next pregnancy, we
guided them with appropriate testing, and they were able to have an unaffected
child.”

In
another case involving cancer risk, a lady—Priya (name changed)—approached the
clinic after her mother had breast cancer, with a history of multiple family
members having early breast and ovarian cancers. “She was very anxious,” said
Dr Roshan Daniel. “We tested her mother and found a BRCA2 gene variant. We then
tested Priya and found that she did not carry the same variant. This ruled out
the inherited risk for her and avoided unnecessary interventions.”

Adult conditions with family history were
another area where genetics helped. “We evaluated Mohit (name changed) from a
family with multiple early heart attacks and sudden deaths,” said Dr Roshan
Daniel. “On examination, we noticed features of Marfan syndrome. Genetic
testing confirmed it. He was started on medication and underwent preventive
surgery, which minimised his risk of any serious cardiac events.”

The clinic has also worked with couples facing
infertility. “In one couple, we identified a balanced chromosomal translocation
in the wife, Kavya (name changed),” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “This explained
their difficulty in having a healthy pregnancy. They did not want to use donor
options. We guided them for IVF with PGT-SR, where embryos are tested before transfer.
They were able to have a healthy baby.”

According to the clinic, such outcomes depend
on choosing the correct test and interpreting it properly.

Dr Roshan Daniel also highlighted the issue of
unclear results such as variants of uncertain significance (VUS). “These are
findings where the meaning is not clear,” he said. “Most lab  reports mention them without explanation. Our
role is to help understand whether it is relevant and what to do next.”

The clinic focuses on scientifically validated
testing only. Many tests that claim to predict diet, fitness, or general
wellness lack strong evidence, especially due to the absence of large,
well-established reference data from the Indian population. Genetidoc therefore
limits its services to areas where genetic testing has a clear role in
diagnosis, treatment, or prevention.

It also notes that practices like diluted
reagents, overloading sequencing cartridges, or using low-quality software can
affect test quality. Instead of high volumes, the clinic focuses on reliability
by working with accredited partners under strict quality checks and internal
review. Doctors are involved in each step, supported by genetic counsellors and
analysts.

The team includes clinical geneticists, genome
analysts, and genetic counsellors who evaluate each case. Patients are also
offered free counselling to understand their reports.

Commenting on the expansion, Dr Vijay Kumar, a
Bangalore-based neonatologist, said, “Access to trained clinical geneticists
and good quality genetic testing has been limited. Services like this across
cities will help both doctors and patients make better decisions.”

With expansion to major cities, systems for
sample collection, logistics, and reporting have been set up so patients do not
need to travel. Doctors can also connect for help with test selection and
interpretation. Genetidoc will continue to work with hospitals and clinicians
to integrate genetic testing into routine care where needed.

“Genetics is becoming an important part of
modern medicine,” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “Our aim is to make high quality
genetic testing and services by qualified clinical geneticists accessible,
actionable, and useful for people across the country.” You can read more on the services offered by Genetidoc Genetic Clinic
and DNA Testing Lab here.