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  1. How do I choose a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... the “fine print” on the company’s website before purchasing a direct-to-consumer genetic test. This ... questions, contact the company to get more information before you make a decision about testing. Learn how ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcchoosing - Genetics
  2. How do direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies protect their customers’ privacy?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... to read, understand, and agree with this information before you start the testing process. If you have ... how your data may be accessed by authorities before you submit your sample. Because everyone shares genetic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcprivacy - Genetics
  3. What is informed consent?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Before a person has a genetic test, it is important to fully understand the testing procedure, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/informedconsent - Genetics
  4. What are the uses of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... signs and symptoms. Diagnostic testing can be performed before birth or at any time during a person' ... changes in a fetus's genes or chromosomes before birth. This type of testing is offered during ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/uses - Genetics
  5. What is noncoding DNA?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Enhancers can be found on the DNA strand before or after the gene they control, sometimes far ... repress transcription. Like enhancers, silencers can be found before or after the gene they control and can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/basics/noncodingdna - Genetics
  6. How can I be sure a genetic test is valid and useful?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Before undergoing genetic testing, it is important to be sure that the test is valid and useful. ... discuss any concerns with a health care provider before ordering a direct-to-consumer genetic test and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/validtest - Genetics
  7. Will health insurance cover the costs of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... person may wish to contact their insurance company before testing to ask about coverage. Some people may ... more about their state's privacy protection laws before they ask their insurance company to cover the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/insurancecoverage - Genetics
  8. How are genetic screening tests different from genetic diagnostic tests?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... to their children. Diagnostic testing can be performed before birth or at any time during a person' ... screening (NIPT/NIPS) : This screening test is performed before birth to help determine the risk that a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/differenttests - Genetics
  9. What are mRNA vaccines and how do they work?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... attach to it, and mark it for destruction before it can cause serious illness. Like all vaccines ... approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can be used. Currently vaccines for COVID- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/mrnavaccines - Genetics
  10. How is direct-to-consumer genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... step instructions, so be sure you understand them before you begin. If you have questions, contact the company before collecting your sample. Learn how to cite this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcprocess - Genetics
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