There is a wide range of genetic testing services and products on the market, which can be categorised into two main types, health-related and non-health related.
Health-related genetic tests include:
- Diagnostic tests for heritable diseases (e.g. Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, etc.)
- Genetic susceptibility or predisposition testing for common and complex diseases (e.g. cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, etc.)
- Carrier testing for genetic diseases inherited through X-linked recessive (e.g. Haemophilia) and autosomal recessive manner (e.g. Thalassaemia)
- Pharmacogenomic testing for guiding choice of medications and dosage
Non-health related genetic tests include:
- Ancestry
- Talents
- Athletic performance
- Fun traits (e.g. eye colour)
- Nutritional needs