CHEO is a leading pediatric health centre in Ottawa, renowned for its integrated child and youth health system and national impact in research and education. The Regional Genetics Program delivers comprehensive diagnostic genetic testing for pediatric and adult populations across Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Nunavut.
The Genetics Diagnostic Laboratory uses PCR, Sanger Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, MLPA, and cytogenetic methods, with technologists rotating through areas.