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mobby_6kl
Aug 9, 2009

by Fluffdaddy
My employer is partially subsidizing a mid-range genetic test from a local company, but only until the end of the year so I have to use it or lose it. It'd cost me ~$160 worth of non-cash benefits that I can spend on stuff like medicine or concerts but not cash out, so I'm not really taking money out of pocket, but there's an opportunity cost. Supposedly it should be able to detect genetic predisposition for:
  • thrombosis
  • atherosclerosis
  • high blood pressure
  • heart attack
  • stroke
  • type II. diabetes
  • obesity
  • osteoporosis
  • prostate cancer

This isn't in the US so it's not specifically about 23 and me or others but I'm wondering what is the general state of the tech as I wasn't able to find much locally. Are these tests generally reasonably accurate? Do the provide any actionable insights? Is this some sort of Gattaca poo poo?

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