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Is anyone actually contesting that 23andMe doesn't get an accurate enough reading of DNA? I thought the problem was all with interpretation. https://www.23andm
by sanxiyn 13y ago
Is anyone actually contesting that 23andMe doesn't get an accurate enough reading of DNA? I thought the problem was all with interpretation.
https://www.23andme.com/more/science/ https://www.23andme.com/more/science/ states "Data quality starts with the laboratory that processes your DNA. Our contracted laboratory is licensed by the federal government to perform clinical testing. It uses standardized processes and procedures that ensure highly accurate genetic data." and so far I haven't seen anyone contesting this. That is, DNA reading part is already regulated.
- diydsp 13y agoYes. The FDA is contesting that 23andMe doesn't get an accurate enough reading of DNA. FTFA: "Last week, the F.D.A. ordered 23andMe to stop marketing its genetic test because it said the company had not provided adequate evidence that the tests were accurate,"
- sanxiyn 13y ago"genetic test (of diseases)" is quite different from reading DNA, and presumably includes interpretation. I don't understand how can reading DNA part can be inadequate, given that it's the same lab doing the same process as other clinical testings. 23andMe is using off-the-shelf SNP array, it's not like it's doing anything special with respect to reading DNA.