Fullerton Genetics Center of Mission

Established in 1993, the Fullerton Genetics Center is one of the leading genetics centers in North Carolina. It provides care and treatment services for individuals and families with mental retardation, birth defects and genetic disorders. The center also offers evaluation, testing, diagnostic and counseling services to patients. The Fullerton Genetics Center maintains a laboratory that participates in surveys for cytogenetics, molecular genetics and maternal serum screenings conducted by the College of American Pathologist. The center provides a variety of printed materials and videotapes to help patients understand various conditions and possible treatments. It performs fluorescent in situ