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Genetic tests can provide useful information for making healthcare decisions. However, patients often find it difficult to understand what the tests are looking for and what the results mean. How does someone decide which genetic test is appropriate for them? And how do they manage expectations and correctly interpret the results? Fortunately, there are healthcare professionals called genetic counselors (GCs) who can help with this overwhelming process.

Last reviewed February 2025.

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