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Genetics For Physicians

When you send a specimen for genetic testing, you expect the test results to be accurate, timely, and of the highest quality. We have served Western North Carolina for more than 15 years, providing diagnostic services for patients through area physicians and collaborate with physicians and laboratories across the nation for specific tests.

We blend traditional cytogenetic and molecular genetic approaches and employ state of the art technology to offer you and your patients comprehensive, high quality results. We hold ourselves to a rigorous standard of patient/physician service, and our laboratory directors are always available for consultation to discuss abnormal results or unusual cases.


Laboratory directors:

Jack Tarleton, PhD, FACMG
Laboratory Director, ABMG certified molecular geneticist

Joseph B. Kearney, PhD
Associate director, Molecular genetics, ABMG active candidate

Hutton M. Kearney, PhD, FACMG
Director, Cytogenetics, Associate director, Molecular genetics
ABMG dual certified cytogeneticist/molecular geneticist

View full bios for laboratory directors.


Contact & Specimen Referral

To refer a specimen, please use the Fullerton Genetics Lab - Requisition Form (PDF)..

If you have questions about the best strategies for diagnostic testing, you are welcome to call us at 828-213-1015, fax us at 828-251-2608 or use our online contact form.