# Department of Clinical Genetics, Skin and Allergy Hospital Keywords: - [Skin and Allergy Hospital](< /en/search?q=Skin and Allergy Hospital >) - [medical genetics](< /en/search?q=medical genetics >) - [genetics](< /en/search?q=genetics >) - ... Show all keywords - [prenatal diagnostics](< /en/search?q=prenatal diagnostics >) In the Department of Clinical Genetics, we treat patients who are suspected of having a hereditary disease, investigate diseases being inherited in the family and provide counseling. Our department is located in the Skin and Allergy Hospital. ## Contacts ## Phone number for patients --- ### Nurses Please contact us first and foremost by calling the genetics nurses during their telephone hours or send a message via the Maisa portal. If you are contacting us about an urgent cancellation, you may also call the office. [ Phone, Nurses: 09 4717 3310 ]()telephone hours: Mon–Thu 8:00–9:00 ## Doctors’ consultations --- ### Specialist consultations, outpatient clinic (not intended for patients) [ Phone, Specialist consultations, outpatient clinic: 050 465 4659 ]() ### Genetics laboratory, office (not intended for patients) [ Phone, Genetics laboratory, office: 09 471 74339 ]() , : Treatment with us primarily requires a referral. In certain cases, you can contact us directly. We treat both children and adults. Depending on the matter, we will arrange a telephone call, a video appointment, or a regular appointment. Our medical geneticists also conduct ward consultations if necessary. A medical geneticist from the Department of Clinical Genetics also works in cooperation with perinatologists at the [Prenatal Diagnostic Unit of the HUS Women's Hospital](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/womens-hospital/prenatal-diagnostics-womens-hospital "Prenatal Diagnostics, Women's Hospital"). Please see the frequently asked questions for more information on handling your matter, and preparing for the appointment. You find the questions on Genetic counseling's website. The questions have been divided according to the reason why you have sought treatment. [Genetic counseling's website](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/genetic-counseling "Genetic counseling") ## Arriving at our department The unit is located on the 5th floor of the Skin and Allergy Hospital. Please arrive at the outpatient clinic’s waiting room approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Please bring with you your Kela card and proof of identity, and if your child is the patient, also the child’s health clinic card (neuvolakortti). Please reserve 1 to 2 hours for your appointment and the possible related examinations. ## Genetic testing If you have been requested, or you receive a request, to give a blood sample for genetic testing, you can have it taken at any of HUS laboratories. You do not need to fast for the test. We recommend that you book an appointment for the tests but some HUS laboratories also serve without an appointment. [HUS laboratories](https://www.hus.fi/en/search?size=n_20_n&filters%5B0%5D%5Bfield%5D=content_type&filters%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B0%5D=laboratories&filters%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=all) ## Cancelling or rescheduling an appointment If the appointment scheduled for you is not suitable, please telephone us as soon as possible or at least a week before the appointment. You can change a scheduled appointment only once for a valid reason. ## [ Maisa Portal (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www.maisa.fi/maisa/Authentication/Login?lang=britishenglish) Maisa.fi You can use our online services by signing in to the Maisa Portal. Once your treatment with us begins, you will receive information on the services you can access in Maisa. These include appointment booking and preliminary information forms, for example. Click here to go to Maisa  ## [ Patient Guide ](/en/patient/patient-guide) The Patient Guide site answer the most common questions you might have before, during, and after treatment. See Patient Guide site here  ## Contact information and opening hours #### Visiting address Meilahdentie 2 Helsinki Entrance B, 5th floor #### Postal address P.O. Box 160 00029 HUS Helsinki ### Fax [ Phone, Fax: 09 471 76089 ]() ### Office [ Phone, Office: 050 452 7296 ]()telephone hours: Mon–Thu 8:00–15:00 Fri 8:00–13:00 ## Find us here ### [ Skin and Allergy Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/skin-and-allergy-hospital)  ## Unit's services ### [ Genetic counseling ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/genetic-counseling)  Updated: 16.01.2026 Print this page