More on personal genomics services
Family Tree DNA advises it is now offering DNA Traits a personal genomics service that specializes in DNA testing for specific diseases. This company offers individual tests, group tests, and even a membership plan, all for relatively cheap prices compared to the other companies offering genome-wide SNP scans. The difference between them and their competitors, they claim, is that the patient has to meet with a genetic counselor before he or she can directly access resulting data.
Sorry, not a new service - Opaldia has been doing this for a number of years. Opaldia’s difference is that customers also meet with a Consultant Specialist as well as a Genetic Counselor. Also, if genetic variations are discovered and a customer’s risk of developing a disease is increased, a customer has the option of accessing diseases health surveillance programs. Opaldia has access to storing DNA for 15 years. Slightly more pricey but worth the peace of mind.
Then, of course, there is DNAdirect, 23andme, Navigenetics, Knome ……
Elaine Warburton www.geneticsandhealth.com
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