With a credit card and a few clicks of their computer mouse,consumers can now order a test for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutationor any of hundreds of other diagnostic assays, all without involvingtheir physician or health insurance plan. Direct-to-consumermarketing of genetic testing and other laboratory services hasarrived.
Proponents argue that the companies offering these tests arebringing sophisticated diagnostic services to consumers whoare interested in genetic testing and have the money to payfor it but lack access to clinical testing sites. And they laudthe companies' promise of anonymity to consumers who . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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Dr. Wolfberg is a fellow in maternal fetal medicine at TuftsNew England Medical Center, Boston.
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