Genetic testing
From MEpedia, a crowd-sourced encyclopedia of ME and CFS science and history
Genetic testing is a genetic 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
Pharmacogenetics
Diagnosis of genetic disorders
Theory
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.
