Which of the following is considered to be a genetic test under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act?
A) a complete blood count
B) a cholesterol test
C) a liver-function test
D) a test for colon cancer
E) a test for HIV

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A test for colon cancer is considered to be a genetic test under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). Other tests that are considered to be genetic tests under GINA include tests that might determine if a person is genetically disposed to breast
cancer, colon cancer, or Huntington's Disease; amniocentesis and newborn screening; carrier screening for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, spinal muscular dystrophy, and fragile X syndrome; and DNA testing to detect genetic markers associated with ancestry information.

Which of the Following Is Considered to Be a Genetic