Controversial DNA Testing Kits hitting high street this week.

Walgreens in the USA Rolls Out a Genetic 'Spit Kit' Test.

May 11, 2010

Personalised DNA testing is being introduced in several stores across the US this Friday which is expected to cause great controversy amongst families across the Country.

The at-home genetic testing kit also referred to as a "spit kit" will provide enable consumers to discover their genetic risk for disorders like Alzheimer's, diabetes, and breast cancer. They can see if they're at risk for passing on genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis to their children.

The Walgreens collection kit, which retails for around £20, requires just a gob of saliva, and access to the Internet to provide sufficient feedback. But this controversial product has been condemned by many senior doctors and geneticists who fear the worst for this new over-the-counter access to genetic testing.

With no physician to interpret the results of the test, and no FDA regulation of how results are processed or delivered, there is the potential for consumers to misinterpret what their risk really means for their health and their lifestyle.

With these test kits likely to reach the UK in the next 18 months, the message is clear – use with caution. For best results visit a licensed DNA Testing Centre or visit your local GP for further advice on healthcare.

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