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03/07/10
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What can you tell me about home genetic tests that predict the risks of developing certain diseases? My mother died from breast cancer and my dad died from a heart attack many years ago, and I'm wondering if these diseases are in my genes, too. - GENETICALLY CONCERNED Find Us On Facebook
DEAR CONCERNED: It used to be that genetic tests were only available through doctors' offices. But today dozens of companies offer at-home genetic test kits for the early detection of hereditary diseases like heart disease, diabetes, various types of cancers, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and more. In addition, many people interested in...
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How to compare at-home test provide - 2010-03-08 13:29:45
If you want a good comparison of all the at-home testing options, check out www.AccessDNA.com. We have reviewed and ranked all the providers and their offerings based on the factors the professional genetics community thinks relevant for a consumer considering testing. For example, we review whether the provider clearly displays a privacy policy that includes information about safeguarding the information they collect from users as well as any results of testing; who offers pre- and post-test counseling; who involves a physician in the ordering process; who uses only CLIA certified labs; and who has adequate security and encryption policies. Your point about family history is also important. For example, some provider's tests do not cover Late-Onset Alzheimer's, while others do. As a result, someone with a family of history of this disease may find one provider's test more appropriate or informative than one of the other providers. Our analysis on all the whole genome scanning companies can be found on this page http://bit.ly/9xBzWv
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