A GP guide to genetic and genomic testing
Expect to see more patients wanting to access these tests
Genomics is a fast-paced and exciting field of medicine. This article summarises a range of genetic and genomic tests that GPs are likely to encounter in practice.
In particular, we look at how genomic tests are influencing reproductive health and paediatric assessments, as well as the phenomenon of patients purchasing genomic tests online. First, a clarification.