Genetic testing often invades the privacy of the customer, and provides them with unclear results that have not been proven accurate with the current technology. Upon birth, all newborns are genetically screened for common …show more content…
“For example, a negative result can eliminate the need for unnecessary checkups and screening tests in some cases. A positive result can direct a person toward available prevention, monitoring, and treatment options” (U.S. National Library of Medicine). While this may be true, negative results do not guarantee that the patient will be healthy, and positive results do not necessarily mean that they will develop the disease. Genetic testing is fairly expensive, but is becoming more reasonably priced as the science behind it continues to advance. The price for infants who get tested at birth ranges from $15-$60, but getting it done outside of the hospital can cost anywhere from $1000-$2500. However, most insurance companies cover the cost of these tests, which is another reason that could encourage people to want to be