Our Services

At Smart Genetics, we provide web-based genetic risk assessment services. We have used the most established genetic findings to identify informational tests that are clinically validated and accepted by the scientific community. Our leadership team, expert advisors and board of directors are among experts in their field, and go through rigorous efforts to ensure we are providing the most accurate, and meaningful informative information that helps our customers discover and lead better lives.

 

 

Privacy Policy

At Smart Genetics we believe you have a right to total privacy when it comes to genetic information you share with us. We are completely committed to protecting and securing your personal information. Smart Genetics will use industry best practices to safeguard and secure all personal genetic data and related information in all physical, electronic and operational procedures.

 

Smart Genetics Position on Web-based Genetic testing

Smart Genetics believes a valid process must exist for genetic testing for the purpose of risk assessment. It must establish acceptable policies and standards, provide review of and advice on the development and implementation of testing and counseling programs, adequately inform consumers, and adequately inform the scientific community.

This process includes validity, expert oversight and consumer support, and established best practices:

Validity

Web-based genetic testing for the purpose of risk assessment needs to be a process that is:

  • Technologically valid
    This means that genotyping is done at CLIA approved laboratories.
  • Clinically valid
    Meaning that the gene-risk associations are well accepted.
  • Intellectually valid
    Designed so that consumers really understand what they are receiving and what it means.

 

Expert Oversight & Consumer Support

  • An Advisory board of and scientific experts and thought leaders
    A board of key figures who are respected in their respective fields
    See our Expert Advisors
  • A Consumer Information and Support Program
    A program to follow-up on consumer understanding, satisfaction and safety, using board certified genetic counselors throughout the process

 

The Need for Best Practices

To permit consumers to make informed decisions about web-based genetic testing, Smart Genetics will:

  • Disclose the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of the test, and the populations for which this information is known, in a readily understandable and accessible fashion.
  • Will disclose the strength of scientific evidence on which any claims of benefit are based, as well as any limitations to the claimed benefits.
  • Disclose all risks associated with testing, including psychological risks and risks to other family members.
  • Use only CLIA certified laboratories to perform genetic analysis.
  • Maintain the privacy of all genetic information and disclose our privacy policies.
  • Provide all relevant information about offered tests in a readily accessible and understandable manner.