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The Cost of ‘Free’: Advising Patients About Sponsored Genetic Testing

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Many laboratories have alternative options for low-cost or no-cost testing that do not involve a third-party sponsor and have financial assistance programs (based on a sliding income-based scale) and laboratory billing policies (such as no balance-billing for those with Medicaid). journal articles, Statnews.com).