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NY State Regulating DTC Genomics Firms as Labs

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Published at: www.genomeweb.com

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Ken PowellPresidentGenesis Business Development, LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

NY State Regulates DTC Genetic Testing Labs

March 23, 2009

The State of New York's decision to regulate direct to consumer (DTC) companies that provide genetic testing services is yet another example of increased in regulatory genetic test oversight.  NY State regulations stipulate that these labs must obtain a permit from the State of NY and that the tests must be ordered by a NY State licensed physician.  These regulations could limit the potential market for labs offering genetic testing on a DTC basis.

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