When a finding warrants seeing a doctor

Vogelview is not a doctor

We say this everywhere because it's true. We provide interpretation and education, not diagnosis. Real clinical decisions involve a physician examining you, reviewing your full history, and ordering appropriate confirmatory tests.

Findings that warrant seeing a doctor

• Anything in the "Urgent" triage tier. These are flagged because the underlying evidence is strong AND the action threshold is meaningful.
• Pathogenic genetic variants. BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome genes, MODY, HCM-causing variants — we route these to a genetic-counselor referral panel automatically.
• Pharmacogenomic findings that intersect your current medications. Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber.
• Any critical lab value (HH/LL flags) — don't wait.

Findings that probably don't

• Trait findings (eye color likelihood, taste preference, athletic-type genes).
• Ancestry results.
• Borderline lab values with no symptoms (still worth mentioning at your next visit).
• Findings flagged "preliminary" or "emerging" evidence.

How to prep for the appointment

1. Export your report as PDF (clinical-briefing layout).
2. Highlight the 2–3 findings you want to discuss.
3. Bring a list of your current medications and supplements.
4. The PDF includes "doctor prep" notes — what to mention, what to ask.