Your site has exceeded all of our expectations in these areas. We were particularly impressed by the amount of detailed and useful information that you make available to your visitors . Your doctor has chosen a laboratory and the appropriate test based on your personal and family medical history . One reason for the high cost is that because genetic tests are rare. As more people decide to get genetic testing and more tests are offered, the cost may decrease.
Genetic tests are labor intensive.
DNA -based tests are often more labor intensive than other laboratory tests and many involve expensive equipment. Genetic test results undergo multiple levels of review. The cost of the test always includes review of your result by the laboratory director. It is to your benefit to pay to have careful review of the entire testing process that generates your genetic result. There are often additional costs associated with genetic testing.