Introduction to Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Summary of Important Genetic Terms
Human Genome
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)
SNPs (cont)
Complex Diseases
Mendelian Diseases
DTC Genetic Testing Options
Potential Risks With DTC Genetic Testing
Motivations for DTC Genetic Testing
DTC Genetic Testing: What Clinicians Need to Know
What Is DTC Genetic Testing?
Scope of DTC Genetic Testing
History of DTC Genetic Testing
FDA-Authorized DTC Genetic Tests
Evaluating DTC Genetic Tests
DTC Genetic Testing Efficacy
Platforms for Detecting Variants
DTC Genetic Test Interpretation
DTC Genetic Testing: What Clinicians Need to Know (cont)
Federal Regulation of Genetic Testing
DTC Genetic Testing Safety
Impact on Health Care
Conclusions
Abbreviations