The GAO's conclusion that the genetic tests were misleading is incorrect for two reasons. First, the GAO found that the test reports predicted risk for specific diseases. However, Sciona does not diagnose or predict disease in the company's consumer reports. In addition, the GAO believed that the variation in the reports was an indication that the reports were flawed. In fact, the variation reported in the 14 test reports has a valid explanation. The GAO supplied genetic material from two individuals but supplied 14 different lifestyle questionnaires from 14 fictitious consumers. The service that Sciona provides is based on an analysis of lifestyle questionnaires and genetic screening together. The genetic-based recommendations remain constant, while different lifestyle questionnaires for each consumer will yield different results because of their different nutrition and lifestyle practices.
Sciona stands behind our product and service and looks forward to working with the government to develop appropriate standards.
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