What qualifies as genetic research?
Genetic research does not mean only research that involves looking for mutations in DNA. Research that involves looking at the differences between proteins in individuals with or without a certain disease can also qualify as genetic research. Records research involving information that was derived from a previous genetic test can also qualify as genetic research. See definitions below. • Genetic research: Research using human DNA samples, genetic testing or genetic information. • Genetic information: Information about an individual or the individual’s blood relatives obtained from a genetic test. • Genetic test: A test for determining the presence or absence of genetic characteristics in a human individual or the individual’s blood relatives, including tests of nucleic acids, such as DNA, RNA, and mitochondrial DNA, chromosomes or proteins in order to diagnose or determine a genetic characteristic. • Genetic characteristic: A gene, chromosome or alteration thereof that may be tested to
