Table 1
From the following article
Regulators weigh risks of consumer genetic tests
Charles Schmidt
Nature Biotechnology 26, 145 - 146 (2008)
doi:10.1038/nbt0208-145
Table 1. Select companies offering genetic testing
| Company | Tests offered | Collection process and materials |
|---|---|---|
aFor a list of relevant genes tested, go to: https://www.23andme.com/experts/letters/science/#table. | ||
bFor information on variations tested, go to: http://www.decodediagnostics.com/physicians.php. | ||
Source: Genetics and Public Policy Center; company websites. | ||
| 23andMe (Mountain View, California)a | Bitter taste perception, breast cancer, Crohn's disease, earwax type, myocardial infarction, lactose intolerance, multiple sclerosis, muscle fiber and sports, obesity, prostate cancer, restless legs syndrome, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, venous thromboembolism | Saliva collection using kit provided by company |
| Consumer Genetics (Sunnyvale, California) | Fetal gender (X/Y), caffeine metabolism (CYP1A2*1A/1F), alcohol metabolism (ADH), asthma drug response (ADRB2) | For fetal gender, blood spot obtained with a finger prick using materials provided by company For other tests, cheek swab using materials provided by company |
| Cygene Direct (Coral Springs, Florida) | Osteoporosis (PDE4D, BMP2), athletic performance (ACTN3), glaucoma and macular degeneration (mycolin), thrombosis (factor II, factor V Leiden, MTHFR) | Cheek swab and specimen card using collection kit provided by company |
| DeCODEb | Disease risks for age-related macular degeneration, asthma, atrial fibrillation, breast cancer, celiac disease, colorectal cancer, exfoliation glaucoma XFG, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, myocardial infarction, obesity, prostate cancer, psoriasis, restless legs syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes | Cheek swab using materials provided by company |
| Genelex (Seattle) | Adverse drug reaction testing, diet and weight loss consultation, hemochromatosis, periodontal disease, celiac disease | Cheek swab using collection kit provided by company |
| Mygenome (Needham, Massachusetts) | Alzheimer's disease (APOE), drug sensitivities (CYP2D6, CYP3A4), cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, pregnancy risk, osteoporosis | Company asks potential customers to contact for more information |
| Navigenics (Redwood Shores, California) | No tests offered yet; reservations being accepted | No tests offered yet |