Technology
LetsGetChecked launches genetic testing service
MyGeneticScreen analyses genes associated with conditions that include hereditary breast and ovarian cancers
LetsGetChecked, which secured a $1 billion valuation nearly three years ago, has launched a new genetic testing service designed to highlight a predisposition to hereditary conditions such as cancers and cardiovascular diseases.
Using a saliva specimen, MyGeneticScreen analyses 11 genes associated with conditions that include hereditary breast and ovarian cancers, Lynch syndrome, and familial hypercholesterolemia.
The company said the tests is designed to encourage patients to seek advice, take necessary preventive measures, and facilitate early ...
