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At least two issues involved. You are right about the "context" of the information. Test results need to be shared with the individual by a trained genetics co
by jrapdx3 12y ago
At least two issues involved.
You are right about the "context" of the information. Test results need to be shared with the individual by a trained genetics counselor. Interpreting genetic results requires knowledge of the subject and ability to express complex and emotionally charged information in a sensitive and ethically appropriate way. Not much fudge room there.
Another aspect is FDA standards of procedures and accuracy of test results for genetic conditions (where gene frequencies are known). Presumably 23andMe would have show that it meets those standards in order to provide the related results. Most likely to be more trouble than it's worth to them.