Chapter: Genetic TestingChapter includes:
What is genetic testing?
What are the types of genetic tests?
How is genetic testing done?
What is informed consent?
How can consumers be sure a genetic test is valid and useful?
What do the results of genetic tests mean?
What is the cost of genetic testing, and how long does it take to get the results?
Will health insurance cover the costs of genetic testing?
What are the benefits of genetic testing?
What are the risks and limitations of genetic testing?
What is genetic discrimination?
Can genes be patented?
How does genetic testing in a research setting differ from clinical genetic testing?
What are whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing?
What are secondary findings from genetic testing?
What is noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and what disorders can it screen for?
What is circulating tumor DNA and how is it used to diagnose and manage cancer?
