At home lab testing is an alternative to going in to a doctor’s office, with various benefits. Several companies offer different types of home tests. In this article, we highlighted some of the more popular test companies along with some key information to help you decide if home testing is right for you!
What is Genetic Counseling and Testing?
Has anyone else heard a lot about genetic testing lately? Between every other friend getting a 23andMe test (amiright?), cold cases being solved with genetic testing, and Angelina Jolie getting a double mastectomy as a result of testing positive for a certain type of breast cancer gene, genetics are top of mind. We reached out to a genetic counselor to learn more about genetic testing and what a genetic counselor actually does.