Question 1

What is Modal Nova?

Accepted Answer

Modal Nova (Nova) provides physician-ordered, self-pay clinical genetic testing for neurodevelopmental conditions, autism spectrum disorder, unexplained short stature, and related medical concerns. Testing is performed in a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited clinical laboratory.The name Modal Nova represents our approach - Genome Modality Innovation: combining broad genetic testing with detailed information about each patient’s symptoms, physical features, and family history (extensive phenotyping), then carefully reviewing the findings and ancestry-specific evidence, to improve the chance of finding a clear genetic explanation.

Question 2

What are NovaNeuro and NovaGrowth?

Accepted Answer

NovaNeuro evaluates possible genetic causes of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual disability, epilepsy, language delay, and related neurological or medical features.NovaGrowth evaluates possible genetic causes of unexplained short stature, unusual growth patterns, skeletal differences, syndromic conditions, and related endocrine or developmental features.

Question 3

Do I need a physician order to get tested?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The service is described as physician-order genomic testing, so a clinician order is part of the process.

Question 4

Is Nova direct-to-consumer testing?

Accepted Answer

No. Testing must be ordered by a licensed healthcare provider (physicians or authorized genetic counselors if permitted by the applicable state law). A patient or family may pay directly through Nova, but a physician order, informed consent, and relevant clinical information are required before testing can begin.

Question 5

How is Nova different from ancestry or consumer DNA testing?

Accepted Answer

Nova performs clinical testing to investigate medical, developmental, neurological, or growth concerns. Results are interpreted by qualified laboratory professionals and issued in a clinical report for the ordering healthcare provider. Consumer ancestry and wellness tests are not designed for the same diagnostic purpose.

Question 6

Does Nova make the medical diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A laboratory finding may establish or support a molecular diagnosis. The ordering healthcare provider is responsible for integrating the result with the patient’s examination, symptoms, imaging, laboratory findings, and medical history to make clinical decisions.

Question 7

Is the test FDA-approved?

Accepted Answer

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics were determined, by Nova. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The test is performed in a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory and is intended for clinical use.

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