Although the breakthroughs in understanding the genetics of disease may soon make testing more simple, actually using the test will be anything but simple because of numerous nonscientific hurdles. Once again, money plays a part. Currently, genetic testing is too expensive, and no insurer will pay for it. It should be and will be but first we need adequate legislation to protect privacy in terms of life insurance, medical insurance, and employment. Without such legislation on a federal level, it could be possible for insurers and employers to deny coverage or employment based upon results of genetic testing.
Some states do have such legislation in place.
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