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. 2013 May 24;5(2):99–108. doi: 10.1007/s12687-013-0148-y

Table 3.

Genetic test results offered and protocols for returning genetic results

HI ON MA AU SE
Which genetic results were offered, and to whom?
MMR mutations
To cases Y Y Y Y Y
To their relatives Y Y Y Y Y
Biallelic MutYH mutations
To cases Y Y Starting Y Y
To their relatives Y Y Starting Y Y
VUS
To cases Y Y N N Y
To their relatives N N N N N
Familial Colorectal Cancer Type X
To cases Y Y N N Y
To their relatives N Y N N N
Protocols for returning genetic results
Who provides counseling? (genetic counselor [GC]) Study GC GC shared by study and hospital Study MD or GC Government-funded GC service Study GC
Mode of delivery of genetic counseling In-person/telephone In-person/telephone Telephone In-person In-person/telephone
Participant encouraged to seek CLIA-approved testing Yes NAa Yes NAa Yes

CLIA Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

aTesting offered through clinical services