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'''Genetic testing''' is a general term that can refer to several different types of tests:
'''Genetic testing''' is a general term that can refer to several different types of tests:
* DNA sequencing to find risk factors associated with genes, and risk of specific illnesses in off spring
* DNA sequencing to find risk factors associated with genes, and risk of specific illnesses in off spring
* Genetic testing to diagnose illness
* Genetic testing to diagnose illness
* Pharmacogenetics<ref name="pharmacogeneticsMSD">{{Cite web|url=https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/clinical-pharmacology/factors-affecting-response-to-drugs/pharmacogenetics|title=Pharmacogenetics - Clinical Pharmacology|website=MSD Manual Professional Edition|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-02-23}}</ref>
* Pharmacogenetics<ref name="pharmacogeneticsMSD">{{Cite web | url=https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/clinical-pharmacology/factors-affecting-response-to-drugs/pharmacogenetics | title = Pharmacogenetics - Clinical Pharmacology|website=MSD Manual Professional Edition|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-02-23}}</ref>


==DNA sequencing for illness factors==
==DNA sequencing for illness factors==
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==Theory==
==Theory==
Genetic testing cannot diagnose [[Myalgic Encephalomyelitis|ME]] or [[chronic fatigue syndrome]], but is being in research to help find which genes may be linked to developing the illness, in order to improve understanding of the illness and investigate potent treatments.
Genetic testing cannot diagnose [[Myalgic Encephalomyelitis|ME]] or [[chronic fatigue syndrome]], but is being in research to help find which genes may be linked to developing the illness, in order to improve understanding of the illness and investigate potent treatments.
{{Main|Genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome}}


==Evidence==
==Evidence==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome]]
* [[ME/CFS Severely Ill, Big Data Study|ME/CFS Severely, Ill Big Data]] Study
* [[ME/CFS Severely Ill, Big Data Study|ME/CFS Severely, Ill Big Data]] Study
* [[ME/CFS Gene Study]]
* [[ME/CFS Gene Study]]

Latest revision as of 01:42, November 30, 2022

picture of a plastic tube holding a sample of saliva mixed with blue liquid
Saliva sample used for DNA testing

Genetic testing is a general term that can refer to several different types of tests:

  • DNA sequencing to find risk factors associated with genes, and risk of specific illnesses in off spring
  • Genetic testing to diagnose illness
  • Pharmacogenetics[1]

DNA sequencing for illness factors[edit | edit source]

Pharmacogenetics[edit | edit source]

By identifying genes which are linked to the metabolism of particular drugs or other substances, this aims to predict which drugs are best suited to individual people, and which may be potentially harmful.[1]

Diagnosis of genetic disorders[edit | edit source]

Theory[edit | edit source]

Genetic testing cannot diagnose ME or chronic fatigue syndrome, but is being in research to help find which genes may be linked to developing the illness, in order to improve understanding of the illness and investigate potent treatments.

Evidence[edit | edit source]

Subgroup[edit | edit source]

Cost and availability[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Pharmacogenetics - Clinical Pharmacology". MSD Manual Professional Edition. Retrieved February 23, 2020.