Following the recent example of New York, DNA testing is out for now by using companies on the web. Navigenics and 23and Me (started by Google relatives)are included. The big issue is getting a DNA report without the involvement of a physician.
"These businesses are apparently operating without a clinical laboratory license in California. The genetic tests have not been validated for clinical utility and accuracy," says Nickel. "And they are scaring a lot of people to death."
So if you want to have your DNA done, either wait a while or go see your physician and see about having it done with a clinical license from the provider. BD
California becomes the second big state to crack down on companies that offer gene tests to consumers via the Web. This week, the state health department sent cease-and-desist letters to 13 such firms, ordering them to immediately stop offering genetic tests to state residents.
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