2. The term “genetic testing” covers a number of techniques and can be defined as the analysis of human DNA, RNA, genes and/or chromosomes or the analysis of human proteins or certain metabolites, with the primary purpose of detecting an inherited genotype, mutation, phenotype, or karyotype. Genetic testing is used as a healthcare tool to detect genetic variants associated with specific diseases or conditions, as well as for non-clinical uses such as paternity testing and forensic analysis. In clinical trials, genetic tests can be performed to determine the genetic cause of a disease, confirm a suspected diagnosis, predict future diseases, detect when an individual might pass a genetic mutation to their children, and predict response to therapy. They are also performed to detect any genetic defects in newborns, fetuses or embryos used in in vitro fertilization. The variety of genetic tests has expanded significantly and is becoming more accessible with advances in science and technology. Genetic testing can have major consequences for an individual's health, influencing their decision to make difficult, life-changing decisions about high-risk health issues, such as undergoing a preventative mastectomy if testing for the BRCA gene mutation. Although there are regulations and controls aimed at promoting the quality of laboratories involved in clinical tests, it is necessary to customize and improve specific regulations for clinical genetic tests. SCOPE4. This article focuses on genetic tests offered in the clinical context, used to diagnose diseases, predictive genetic tests often performed before clinical signs of the disease or condition appear, and testing for inherited DNA variants that predict response profile ... . middle of the sheet ....... Prepare the healthcare family23. Laboratory personnel should be educated and trained to have a thorough understanding of genetic principles, the technologies used, the limitations of the tests used, an adequate understanding of the clinical implications of test results, and how to communicate this information. Health care providers providing testing must be trained and experienced in ordering genetic tests and interpreting results. This includes the nursing family who interacts with patients and their families on a daily basis. Furthermore, more genetic counselors need to be developed to ensure that effective pre- and post-test counseling can be provided to patients. The Genetic Testing Advisory Committee will make recommendations to develop family health care knowledge and capacity in genetic testing.