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  1. What is the cost of genetic testing, and how long does it take to get the results?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... From the date that a sample is taken, it may take a few days to weeks to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/costresults - Genetics
  2. How much does direct-to-consumer genetic testing cost, and is it covered by health insurance?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... on how many genetic variations are analyzed (and it will cost more if whole genome or whole ... included in the cost of testing; in others, it can be added for an additional fee. Before ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/dtcgenetictesting/dtccost - Genetics
  3. What is noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and what disorders can it screen for?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... more genetic conditions. NIPT is considered noninvasive because it requires drawing blood only from the pregnant woman ... NIPT is a screening test , which means that it will not give a definitive answer about whether ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/nipt - Genetics
  4. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... certificates) can help complete a family health history. It is important to keep this information up-to-date and to share it with a healthcare professional regularly. Learn how to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
  5. What does it mean to have a genetic predisposition to a disease?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... of a disease but do not directly cause it. Some people with a predisposing genetic variation will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/predisposition - Genetics
  6. What is circulating tumor DNA and how is it used to diagnose and manage cancer?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... individuals and depends on the type of tumor, its location, and for cancerous tumors, the cancer stage. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../testing/circulatingtumordna - Genetics
  7. What does it mean if a disorder seems to run in my family?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... and environmental factors are responsible for these disorders. It is not always easy to determine whether a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/runsinfamily - Genetics
  8. What does it mean to have Neanderthal or Denisovan DNA?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... about how “evolved” a person is, nor does it give any indication of strength or intelligence. For ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/neanderthaldna - Genetics
  9. What information can statistics provide about a genetic condition?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... many people have the condition, or how likely it is that a person will develop the condition. ... a percentage or as “1 in [a number].” It is important to remember that the risk per ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/statistics - Genetics
  10. 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. A genetic test is valid if it provides an accurate result. Two main measures of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/validtest - Genetics
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