Labcorp Launches Consumer Genetic Health Panel for Hereditary Risk Assessment - Clinical Lab Products
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Jul 27, 2026 | Cancer, Cardiovascular, Molecular Diagnostics | Labcorp announced the launch of the Marker by Labcorp Genetic Health Panel, a service designed to help consumers understand inherited risks for more than 100 medically actionable health conditions, according to a company press release. The panel, which will be available starting Aug 3, 2026, analyzes 163 genes associated with hereditary cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and metabolic conditions. The offering includes access to licensed genetic counselors to help users interpret results and determine next steps. Research shows that nearly one in six adults who undergo genetic testing discover a variant linked to a serious and medically actionable health condition, according to Labcorp. "Genetic information can play an important role in identifying health risks before symptoms appear, yet millions of people are unaware they carry an inherited genetic variant associated with an increased risk of serious disease," says Leslie Saltzman, vice president of consumer health solutions at Labcorp, in a release. "The Marker by Labcorp Genetic Health Panel expands access to genetic health insights by combining genetic testing, genetic counseling support, and Labcorp's genetics expertise into a single, convenient healthcare experience. Consumers can now access both biomarker and genetic testing through Labcorp OnDemand...
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