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. 2015 Feb;17(2):97-8.
doi: 10.1038/gim.2014.85. Epub 2014 Jul 17.

Multiplex genetic testing: reconsidering utility and informed consent in the era of next-generation sequencing

Angela R Bradbury  1 , Linda Patrick-Miller  2 , Susan Domchek  3
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Multiplex genetic testing: reconsidering utility and informed consent in the era of next-generation sequencing

Angela R Bradbury et al. Genet Med. 2015 Feb.
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DISCLOSURE

A.R.B. and S.D. report that Myriad Genetics is covering the cost of multiplex testing in an ongoing clinical study. The other author declares no conflict of interest.

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