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What current genetic testing can i have done to find out if i risk factor certain physical and mental illnesses and diseases?
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Why?: There is no "overall gene testing for everything". You have to talk to your physician who will take a good history and physical and determine if you need evaluation by a genetic counselor and testing for a specific condition. Everything must be done in context.
Answered 1/5/2014
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