This document discusses compliance requirements for biochemical genetic laboratories, including CLIA certification and proficiency testing. It notes that biochemical genetic testing has unique aspects compared to DNA testing and requires specialized interpretation. New guidelines have been released for biochemical and molecular genetic laboratories. The document also discusses concerns about FDA oversight of laboratory developed tests, including ensuring they are properly validated. It argues that risk-based oversight is needed and that increased regulation could increase costs and decrease access to biochemical genetic testing services.
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This document discusses compliance requirements for biochemical genetic laboratories, including CLIA certification and proficiency testing. It notes that biochemical genetic testing has unique aspects compared to DNA testing and requires specialized interpretation. New guidelines have been released for biochemical and molecular genetic laboratories. The document also discusses concerns about FDA oversight of laboratory developed tests, including ensuring they are properly validated. It argues that risk-based oversight is needed and that increased regulation could increase costs and decrease access to biochemical genetic testing services.
This document discusses compliance requirements for biochemical genetic laboratories, including CLIA certification and proficiency testing. It notes that biochemical genetic testing has unique aspects compared to DNA testing and requires specialized interpretation. New guidelines have been released for biochemical and molecular genetic laboratories. The document also discusses concerns about FDA oversight of laboratory developed tests, including ensuring they are properly validated. It argues that risk-based oversight is needed and that increased regulation could increase costs and decrease access to biochemical genetic testing services.
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This document discusses compliance requirements for biochemical genetic laboratories, including CLIA certification and proficiency testing. It notes that biochemical genetic testing has unique aspects compared to DNA testing and requires specialized interpretation. New guidelines have been released for biochemical and molecular genetic laboratories. The document also discusses concerns about FDA oversight of laboratory developed tests, including ensuring they are properly validated. It argues that risk-based oversight is needed and that increased regulation could increase costs and decrease access to biochemical genetic testing services.
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Georgirene D. Vladutiu, Ph.D.
Departments of Pediatrics, Neurology,
and Pathology & Anatomical Sciences
School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
University at Buffalo
Director, The Robert Guthrie
Biochemical & Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Kaleida Health Laboratories
Compliance Requirements for Biochemical Genetic Laboratories CLIA certification Frequent proficiency testing & multiple programs (CAP, and others) Quality control program Accredited personnel (see CLIAC guidelines) Genetic counseling required for positive results (NYSDOH) Uniqueness of Biochemical Genetic Testing Specialized testing by few labs Biochemical testing not equal to DNA testing Strategies to regulate DNA testing not adequate for biochemical testing FDA’s definition of genetic testing appears to include both LDT Testing: FDA Concerns Diagnostic tests play increasing role in clinical decision-making; may not be properly validated for their intent
Diagnostic test development may
not provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness New Guidelines for Clinical Biochemical and Molecular Genetics Laboratories Biochemical: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/cliac/pdf/Addenda/cliac0 210/Addendum%20O.pdf Molecular: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5806.pdf LDT Testing: FDA Concerns Many publicly traded corporations using complex tests and algorithms physicians may not understand FDA should define types of laboratories and tests for potential new oversight Biochemical genetic testing requires detailed interpretation of results Qualified personnel are available for clarification Risk-Based Application of Oversight
Measure of risk will depend on
Test setting (prenatal, neonatal, adult) Predicted outcomes (not actual tests performed) Tolerance of risk will depend on Testing in response to symptomatic vs. presymptomatic purpose Impact of New Oversight on Biochemical Genetic Testing
Cost of test development will increase
Disincentive to innovative Healthcare costs will increase Access to services will further decrease
Mary Del Brady Chairman & Ceo, Cvergenx, Inc. Advisor & Founding Ceo, Redpath Integrated Pathology, Inc. Member, Steering Committee, Coalition For 21 Century Medicine