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Categorization of Genetic Tests
- Clinical validity –accuracy of the test to
predict an outcome
– Often uncertain for new genetic tests-limited and potentially biased populations –e.g. BRCA1, BRCA2
- Availability of Effective Treatment
- Burke et al. Am J Med Gen. 2001;106:233-240
Categorization of Genetic Tests to Identify Ethical Legal and Social Implications
Effective Treatment-Yes Effective Treatment -No High Clinical Validity (high penetrance) PKU, MEN2, FAP HD Low Clinical Validity (low penetrance) HFE gene, LRRK2 (hemochromatosis) ApoE