Genetic Testing
“A genetic test is "the analysis of human DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, and certain metabolites in order to detect heritable disease-related genotypes, mutations, phenotypes, or karyotypes for clinical purposes." 7 This definition reflects the broad range of techniques that can be used in the testing process. Genetic tests also have diverse purposes, including the diagnosis of genetic disease in newborns, children, and adults; the identification of future health risks; the prediction of drug responses; and the assessment of risks to future children.” Wylie Burke, M.D., Ph.D.
Excellent review article available in the New England Journal of Medicine: Volume 347:1867-1875 December 5, 2002 Number 23 http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/347/23/1867.pdf
Section 79-1 of the New York State Civil Rights Law79-1. Confidentiality of records of genetic tests. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: read more
GeneTests
A directory of available tests and laboratories. At this time there are approximately 1200 genetic tests that are available clinically or research. http://www.geneclinics.org
Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention (EGAPP ) “EGAPP is a three-year model project developed by the National Office of Public Health Genomics at the CDC. The project's goal is to support a coordinated process for evaluating genetic tests and other genomic applications that are in transition from research to clinical and public health practice in the United States .” http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/gTesting.htm
Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing (SACGT) Established in 1998 to advise the government about all aspects of the development and use of genetic tests. http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba/sacgt/aboutsacgt.pdf
Gene Tests -
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NYS Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) - http://www.wadsworth.org/labcert/clep/clep.htm
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