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"The test of materiality is whether, in the circumstances of the particular case, a reasonable person in the patient's position would be likely to attach significance to the risk, or the doctor is or should reasonably be aware that the particular patient would be likely to attach significance to it."

You may also call the IRB's main phone number, (804) 828-0868. When a study meets the criteria for closure, IRB oversight is no longer needed and a study may be closed with the IRB.

Genetic tests are done using a blood or spit sample and results are usually ready in a few weeks. Because we share DNA with our family members, if you are found to have a genetic change, your family members may have the same change.

Informed consent for genetic testing is generally obtained by a doctor or genetic counselor during an office visit. The health care provider will discuss the test and answer any questions. If the person wishes to have the test, he or she will then usually read and sign a consent form.

The process of educating a person about this information and obtaining permission to perform the test is called informed consent. "Informed" means that a person has enough information in order to make an educated decision on the matter.

Fortunately, recent laws in California have tackled genetic privacy issues to protect citizens, titled the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (California SB 41.)