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  1. How is direct-to-consumer genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... this information is purchased separately. 2. Collecting the sample Collection of the DNA sample usually involves spitting saliva into a tube or ... swab into a tube. You then mail the sample as directed by the company. In some cases, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcprocess - Genetics
  2. How is genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... genetic consultation . Genetic tests are performed on a sample of blood, hair, skin, amniotic fluid (the fluid ... small brush or cotton swab to collect a sample of cells from the inside surface of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/procedure - Genetics
  3. How do direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies protect their customers’ privacy?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... should know how the company will handle your sample (for example, saliva), how it plans to safeguard ... include: What does the company do with your sample once it has completed the analysis? Will the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcprivacy - Genetics
  4. What are the risks and limitations of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... for those tests that require only a blood sample or buccal smear (a method that samples cells from the inside surface of the cheek). ... losing the pregnancy (miscarriage) because they require a sample of amniotic fluid or tissue from around the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/riskslimitations - Genetics
  5. What is direct-to-consumer genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... the test from a laboratory, collect the DNA sample, send the DNA sample to the lab for testing and interpretation, and ... test kit, customers send the company a DNA sample and receive their results directly from a secure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/directtoconsumer - Genetics
  6. Weill-Marchesani syndrome 
    ... Dollfus H, Lyonnet S, Alembik Y, Megarbane A, Samples J, Gorlin RJ, Alswaid A, Feingold J, Le ... Gorlin RJ, Wirtz MK, Godfrey M, Dagoneau N, Samples JR, Le Merrer M, Collod-Beroud G, Boileau ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/weill-marchesani-syndrome - Genetics
  7. What is informed consent?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... will be carried out (for example, a blood sample). What the test results mean , including positive and ... through with genetic testing even after the test sample has been collected. A person simply needs to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/informedconsent - Genetics
  8. How much does direct-to-consumer genetic testing cost, and is it covered by health insurance?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are included. Some companies charge separately for the sample collection kit and the analysis, while others offer the sample collection and analysis as part of a package. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/dtcgenetictesting/dtccost - Genetics
  9. AKT1 gene 
    ... in the AKT1 gene with schizophrenia in a sample of European sib-pair families. Biol Psychiatry. 2005 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/akt1 - Genetics
  10. What is the cost of genetic testing, and how long does it take to get the results?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... 150 per infant. From the date that a sample is taken, it may take a few days ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/costresults - Genetics
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