Genomics Inform.  2019 Sep;17(3):e34. 10.5808/GI.2019.17.3.e34.

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing

• Kim JW

• KMID: 2462048
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5808/GI.2019.17.3.e34

Abstract

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing is a controversial issue although Korean Government is considering to expand DTC genetic testing. Preventing the exaggeration and abusing of DTC genetic testing is an important task considering the early history of DTC genetic testing in Korea. And the DTC genetic testing performance or method has been rarely reported to the scientific and/or medical community and reliability of DTC genetic testing needs to be assessed. Law enforcement needs to improve these issues. Also principle of transparency needs to be applied.

Keyword

direct-to-consumer test; DTC; genetic prediction; genetic testing

MeSH Terms

Genetic Testing*
Korea
Law Enforcement
Methods