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  1. How does genetic testing in a research setting differ from clinical genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    The main differences between clinical genetic testing and research testing are the purpose of the test and who receives the results. The goals of research testing include finding unknown ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/researchtesting - Genetics
  2. What is direct-to-consumer genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Most of the time, genetic testing is done through healthcare providers such as physicians, nurse practitioners, or genetic counselors. Healthcare providers determine which test is needed, order ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/directtoconsumer - Genetics
  3. Genetic Testing: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    What is genetic testing? What are the different types of genetic tests? What are the uses of genetic testing? How is genetic testing done? What is informed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing - Genetics
  4. Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    What is direct-to-consumer genetic testing? What kinds of direct-to-consumer genetic tests are available? What is genetic ancestry testing? What are the benefits and risks of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/dtcgenetictesting - Genetics
  5. What is genetic ancestry testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Genetic ancestry testing, or genetic genealogy, is a way for people interested in family history (genealogy) to go beyond what they ... they typically share. Three types of genetic ancestry testing are commonly used for genealogy: Variations in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/ancestrytesting - Genetics
  6. How much does direct-to-consumer genetic testing cost, and is it covered by health insurance?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    The price of direct-to-consumer genetic testing ranges from under a hundred dollars to thousands dollars. The cost depends on how many genetic variations are analyzed (and it will cost ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/dtcgenetictesting/dtccost - Genetics
  7. How is direct-to-consumer genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    For most types of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, the process involves: 1. Purchasing a test Test ... likely need to create an account on the testing company website to access results.) Other test companies ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcprocess - Genetics
  8. What is noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and what disorders can it screen for?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), sometimes called noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS), is a method of determining the risk that the fetus will be born with certain genetic abnormalities. This testing analyzes small fragments of DNA that are circulating ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/nipt - Genetics
  9. What are the uses of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Genetic testing can provide information about a person's genetic background. The uses of genetic testing include: Newborn screening Newborn screening is used just ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/uses - Genetics
  10. What are the benefits and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Direct-to-consumer genetic testing has both benefits and limitations, as they are somewhat different than those of genetic testing ordered by a healthcare provider. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcrisksbenefits - Genetics
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