Joint preventive action of GHC Genetics with the OZP insurance company

GHC Genetics, in partnership with the Health insurance company for bank, insurance company and civil engineering employees (OZP), is offering a limited-time discounted promotion for its insureds. From 1 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, they can take advantage of a Christmas 50% discount and pay only CZK 1,200 for a TromboGen Plus examination . The test can detect early a genetic predisposition to increased blood clotting, which is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis and subsequent potentially very serious complications. Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, heart attack or stroke are serious diseases that affect even people who live a healthy lifestyle, exercise, are of normal weight and have normal blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

The good news is that if we detect this genetic predisposition early, we can significantly eliminate the risk of deep vein thrombosis with targeted preventive measures. For young people, it is usually enough to follow a healthy lifestyle, not to smoke, to exercise and to think about regular leg exercises when travelling, to drink enough fluids, or to be prescribed blood thinners by a doctor before a long plane journey.

The TromboGen Plus should be performed, especially if you have had a venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, or if these diseases run in the family. Genetic analysis is also recommended for women who are taking hormonal contraceptives, undergoing hormone replacement therapy after menopause or planning a pregnancy. It is also advisable for anyone suffering from cardiovascular or cancer disease, severe obesity, facing surgery, or if they are regular smokers.

The sample for the test is taken by swabbing the oral cavity or by taking venous blood. You will receive the result within ten working days.

Discount code can be found by insured people at Vitashop on the OZP website.