Genetic Testing in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills

A Screening Program Built Around Your Risk Profile

Optima Diagnostic Imaging has partnered with the Beverly Hills Cancer Center to offer genetic testing in Los Angeles as part of a comprehensive cancer screening and prevention program at our private, ACR-accredited Los Angeles facility. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, each patient's testing and imaging plan is built around their personal medical history, family history, and lifestyle risk factors. This partnership allows patients to move from consultation to genetic testing to any recommended imaging, all coordinated through one facility.

What Is Genetic Testing?

Genetic testing analyzes a sample of blood, saliva, or tissue to look for inherited mutations linked to conditions such as breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, certain gene mutations, such as those in BRCA1 and BRCA2, can significantly increase a person's lifetime risk of developing specific cancers. Identifying these mutations early gives patients and physicians the information needed to build a proactive, customized screening and prevention plan, often including imaging such as MRI, CT, or PET/CT.

Benefits of Genetic Testing

• Identifies inherited cancer risk before symptoms appear
• Informs a personalized screening schedule and imaging plan
• Helps guide decisions about preventive care and lifestyle changes
• Provides family members with information about their own potential risk
• Supports earlier, more targeted intervention when risk is elevated

Are You a Candidate for Genetic Testing?

You may be a candidate for genetic testing at Optima Diagnostic Imaging if you have:

• A personal or family history of breast, ovarian, colorectal, or other hereditary cancers
• A close relative diagnosed with cancer at a young age
• Multiple family members on the same side diagnosed with related cancers
• A known genetic mutation already identified in a family member
• Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, which is associated with higher rates of certain BRCA mutations
• Personal risk factors your physician has flagged during a consultation

Why Choose Optima Diagnostic Imaging for Genetic Testing in Beverly Hills?

Choosing Optima Diagnostic Imaging for your genetic testing in Beverly Hills ensures a seamless, world-class healthcare experience from start to finish. As a premier, American College of Radiology (ACR)-accredited facility, we provide top-tier CT, MRI, PET/CT, and other advanced imaging modalities directly alongside our genetic screening services.

By offering everything under one roof, you can complete your initial consultation, genetic testing, and any necessary follow-up imaging at a single location, saving you the hassle of coordinating between multiple medical facilities. Because we operate as a private center, we provide highly flexible, often same-day scheduling to completely eliminate agonizing, weeks-long wait times.

Furthermore, our advanced digital medical records system guarantees fast reporting directly to your referring physician, drastically reducing the time between your testing and the next steps in your care. Every step of your health journey is supported in a comfortable, boutique environment featuring thoughtful amenities like valet parking and a private onsite café, all carefully designed to ease the stress of cancer risk screening.

What to Expect Before, During, and After

Consultation and Cost

• Begins with a consultation with a cancer specialist from the Beverly Hills Cancer Center
• Specialist reviews personal medical history, family history, and lifestyle risk factors
• Cost varies based on the type and scope of testing recommended; insurance coverage is assessed on a case-by-case basis
• Call (877) 320-2312 to ask about scheduling and cost for your specific situation

Testing Process

• A sample is collected, typically via blood draw or saliva swab
• Sample is sent to a specialized lab for genetic analysis
• If imaging is recommended alongside testing, it can be scheduled at the same Beverly Hills facility
• Patients are kept informed throughout by both the referring specialist and Optima's care team

Results Timeline

• Genetic testing results typically take several weeks to process, depending on the lab and panel used
• A follow-up consultation is scheduled to review results in detail
• If a mutation is identified, patients receive a customized screening and prevention plan, which may include more frequent imaging
• Results and reports are shared digitally with referring physicians to avoid delays in next steps

Subtypes of Genetic Testing

• Single-Gene Testing: Screens for a specific known mutation, often used when a mutation has already been identified in a family member
• Multi-Gene Panel Testing: Screens multiple genes associated with hereditary cancer risk at once
• BRCA1/BRCA2 Testing: Focused specifically on mutations linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
• Lynch Syndrome Testing: Screens for mutations associated with hereditary colorectal and other cancers

Alternative and Related Services

• Cancer Screening Program: The broader program genetic testing is part of, including customized imaging and lab work
• PET/CT Scan: Often recommended for patients with elevated cancer risk
• CT and Ultrasound Guided Biopsies: Used to investigate suspicious findings identified during screening
• Full Body Scan: An additional option for comprehensive health screening

Schedule a Genetic Testing Consultation Today

If you have a family history of cancer or other risk factors, genetic testing can help you and your physician build a proactive plan. Call Optima Diagnostic Imaging at (877) 320-2312 or use our Online Appointment Request Form to schedule a consultation.