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Publication Date: March 2006
Publisher: Genetics and Public Policy Center
Author(s): Shawna Williams; Joan Scott
Research Area: Health
Keywords: Genetic testing; Clinical practice guidelines
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Tests for more than 1000 genetic conditions are available to assist health care providers with patient management decisions. Genetic tests are used to diagnose disease, predict risk of future disease, inform reproductive decision-making, and manage patient care.