Genetic DNA Health Screenings by Appointment at 501 Pharmacy

**Updated October 15, 2019, to include more in-depth safety, privacy, and insurance information. 

We are excited to announce that we will be offering genetic testing from Genetix, LLC by appointment at 501 Pharmacy. Unlock your family history of hereditary cancer and discover how genetic screening may be important to your family’s lineage. Click on the button below to schedule your appointment.

If you have a history of any of the following cancers in your family you may qualify for a once in a lifetime DNA test at no cost!

The following cancers are covered in the DNA Test:

  • Colorectal
  • Melanoma
  • Prostate
  • Breast
  • Parathyroid
  • Ovarian
  • Lynch Syndrome
  • Pancreatic
  • Renal
  • Uterine
  • Endometrial
  • Gastric
  • Polyposis
  • Thyroid
  • Brain

An enrollee must carry the following coverage:

  • Medicare Part A & B
  • PPO
  • Medicare Advantage Plan

Make an appointment at the button below or call 919-213-9782.

** Come see us soon as we are not sure how long this testing will be available at 501 Pharmacy. 

Worried About Your Insurance?

Are you concerned that your insurance company might ding you if you get a positive diagnosis of a gene that could expose you to cancer? The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) prevents health insurers from using your genetic information in coverage and rating determinations. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns in regard to this matter.

501 Pharmacy is Dedicated to Protecting Its Patients

Unfortunately, there are some bad apples out there and Medicare wants to make sure you are safe, as do we. You may have seen some information starting that you need doctor’s authorization before completing a Hereditary DNA test.

Every patient we work with, we require the doctor’s first and last name, address, phone number, fax numbers, NPI, and Tax ID # on our paperwork, and you as the patient must sign this paperwork. By adding this information, our Genetic counselors are responsible for adding the patients’ primary care physician as the referring provider on the Hereditary DNA test.

By working with independent pharmacies, Genetix understands that they take strict guidelines on patient privacy when it comes to DNA swabbing. They only process swabbing in a closed environment with the patient and out of sight from other customers in the pharmacy. Each patient is given a welcome patient packet explaining the time-line, and what they can expect on their results along with the agent’s business card placed in the patient folder.

At Genetix and 501 Pharmacy, we want to be transparent as possible with the patients and communicate through the entire process.

About DNA Project Consulting and Genetix, LLC

DNA Project Consulting is a team of licensed businesses and healthcare professionals with a passion to connect people with life-saving genetics testing. Their consultants see first hand the ravages of cancer in the field on a daily basis as they encounter insurance beneficiaries who are struggling with the disease. DNA Project Consulting decided to do more than just lend a sympathetic ear. They decided to do something about it.

By partnering with laboratories who specialize in DNA Cancer Research and Genetics Testing, individuals who qualify to receive the testing can receive potentially life-saving information. All of this is available with a simple swab of the cheek.

​Thank You, Genetix, LLC

We are proud to partner with Genetix LLC and to be able to offer these screenings to our patients. To be able to deliver life-saving testing with a simple swab is really something incredible. Help join us on our journey to fight cancer. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Call us at 984-999-0501 to schedule an appointment or use the button below.

Caring for the Community on Monday, August 26

Join us at 501 Pharmacy for our “Caring for the Community” event in partnership with the Carolina Association of Student Pharmacists on Monday, August 26, 2019, from 4 until 6 p.m. The pharmacy students from UNC will be offering a variety of free services including blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings, immunization counseling, and general health education.

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A Few Health Facts

According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure and many do not know they have it. According to the CDC, more than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and one in four of them do not know they have. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your blood sugar and blood pressure checked at no cost to you!

Pharmacists are some of the only healthcare providers educated in providing “self-care” and treatment using over the counter products. We are excited to be partnering with the Carolina Association of Student Pharmacists and we hope to see all of you on Monday, August 26!

Genetic DNA Health Screening on August 13

We are hosting a Genetic DNA Health Screening for patients 65 and older at 501 Pharmacy on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Unlock your family history of hereditary cancer and discover how genetic screening may be important to your family’s lineage.

If you have a history of any of the following cancers in your family you may qualify for a once in a lifetime DNA test at no cost!

The following cancers are covered in the DNA Test:

  • Colorectal
  • Melanoma
  • Prostate
  • Breast
  • Parathyroid
  • Ovarian
  • Lynch Syndrome
  • Pancreatic
  • Renal
  • Uterine
  • Endometrial
  • Gastric
  • Polyposis
  • Thyroid
  • Brain

An enrollee must carry the following coverage:

  • Medicare Part A & B
  • PPO
  • Medicare Advantage Plan

Make an appointment at the button below or call 919-213-9782.

501 Pharmacy in the Community

Spring has sprung and we are excited to be getting out in the community, enjoying the weather, and sponsoring some awesome local events!