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Veritas Genetics Launches $999 Whole Genome And Sets New Standard For Genetic Testing
Mar. 03, 2016 09:13AM PST
Genetics InvestingVeritas Genetics introduced Veritas myGenome, the world’s first whole genome for less than $1,000, including interpretation and genetic counseling. Veritas Genetics first broke the $1,000 genome barrier in 2015 when it made whole genome sequencing available to nearly 5,000 participants in the Personal Genome Project (PGP) at Harvard Medical School.
Veritas Genetics introduced Veritas myGenome, the world’s first whole genome for less than $1,000, including interpretation and genetic counseling. Veritas Genetics first broke the $1,000 genome barrier in 2015 when it made whole genome sequencing available to nearly 5,000 participants in the Personal Genome Project (PGP) at Harvard Medical School.
According to the news:
Veritas Genetics is building a platform that will make it easy for its customers and their healthcare providers to use genetic information throughout their lives, including:
A secure digital report and app to easily refer to and interact with results.
Access to their genome for additional interpretation as health needs evolve and science advances.
On-demand additional genetic counseling via video conferencing.
Lifestyle-relevant genetic information that can be shared with non-clinical service providers such as fitness coaches and nutritionists.
Access to physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and others for clinical opinions and clinical follow-up care through Veritas Genetics’ partnership with WorldCare International and WorldCare Consortium®.
Integration of other “omics” data sets on a single platform.
Mirza Cifric, CEO and co-founder commented:
The whole genome is the new standard. At this price point, there is no reason to use anything but the whole genome, especially for any tests that are close to or more than the price of our whole genome. The whole genome is the foundation of precision medicine and a lifetime resource to maximize quality of life and longevity.