Warning: Deceptive Gene Tests
An undercover investigation of some firms that sell genetic test kits to consumers found misleading test results and “egregious examples of deceptive marketing.”
It is important to obtain tests for the VHL gene only through legitimate sources, and through a genetics professional (geneticist or genetic counselor) so that you will get the counseling and good explanations that you will need to understand the results.
See http://vhl.org/dna for a list of the best sources of DNA testing to which your genetic counselor can send your samples for reliable results.
See the full story http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/22/federal-sting-slams-gene-tests/
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