Which of the following might a genetic counselor do as part of her job?
A) order prenatal tests, interpret the results, and then deliver the baby
B) order a lipid profile, interpret the results, then prescribe a statin drug if cholesterol levels are unhealthy
C) require a patient to take a test for hereditary colon cancer
D) explain the inheritance of a specific disorder in a family, evaluate risks for relatives, and advise on genetic testing
E) take a DNA sample, extract and amplify the DNA, perform specific tests on the genome or sequence all of it, and explain the results to the patient
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