New York State Warns Consumer Genomics Services Firms about Offering Tests

The New York State Department of Health has sent warning letters to 23 firms involved in offering consumer genomics services and genetic tests to consumers, telling them that they need a permit to offer such tests and services. Among the firms that were sent letters were Navigenics, 23andMe, Affymetrix, Illumina, and HairDx. Iceland's DeCode Genetics, which offers a consumer genomics service and has been offering the test to New York state residents.

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