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Genetic service providers' practices and attitudes regarding adolescent genetic testing for carrier status
Trisha J Multhaupt-Buell1, Anne Lovell, Lisa Mills
1College of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Purpose:
To characterize current practices and attitudes regarding testing adolescents for carrier status.
Methods:
Electronic survey of 294 genetic service providers from various professional organizations. Testing for predisposition and presymptomatic conditions was excluded from this study.
Results:
Eighty-three percent of providers had received requests to test adolescents for carrier status. Of these, 84% have performed testing. Providers cited adolescent desire, sexual activity/pregnancy, and adolescent competence as the main reasons for testing. Some providers who performed testing found the current guidelines unhelpful.
Conclusion:
Testing adolescents for carrier status is common for at least some conditions. The guidelines regarding genetic testing of adolescents may need to be updated to reflect current concerns and practices.
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