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What should I know before genetic testing?

A practical, general-information answer for international patients considering medical care in Shanghai.

Answer

Ask what clinical question the test addresses, what sample is needed, how results may affect care, who will explain them and how privacy is handled. A genetic result usually needs interpretation alongside the clinical history.

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