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When it comes to direct-to-consumer genetic testing, the American College of Medical Genetics advises people to consider the following:
· A knowledgeable health-care professional should be involved to reduce the risk of inappropriate testing, misinterpretation, inaccuracy and misinformation.
· Consumers should be aware that tests provide only a probability of developing a disease, not a definitive answer.
· The scientific evidence used to render results should be clearly stated and well documented.
· The clinical testing laboratory must be accredited.
· Privacy concerns must be addressed, including who has access to the test results and what happens to the DNA sample after testing is complete.
For more information on genetic testing, visit the Web sites of the American College of Medical Genetics, the Genetics and Public Policy Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Genetics Home Reference Guide at theNational Library of Medicine.
-- John Henderson
