Completely aside from the privacy issues with direct-to-consumer genetic testing, the technology for quick-read genotyping chips isn't well-validated yet. The mathematics of false results is a...
Completely aside from the privacy issues with direct-to-consumer genetic testing, the technology for quick-read genotyping chips isn't well-validated yet.
The mathematics of false results is a factor here - when you're screening for one-in-a-million genetic variants, the likelihood of false positives increases. The article doesn't put hard numbers on sensitivity and specificity. In any case, you're best off requesting testing through a medical geneticist if you have a condition or are seeking reproductive counseling.
Completely aside from the privacy issues with direct-to-consumer genetic testing, the technology for quick-read genotyping chips isn't well-validated yet.
The mathematics of false results is a factor here - when you're screening for one-in-a-million genetic variants, the likelihood of false positives increases. The article doesn't put hard numbers on sensitivity and specificity. In any case, you're best off requesting testing through a medical geneticist if you have a condition or are seeking reproductive counseling.