10 New Genetic Tests Reach the Market Each Day

The investigation found approximately 75,000 genetic tests on the market, with 10,000 unique test types among them. Fourteen percent of the tests were multigene panels. On average 10 more are added each day. According to the genetic testing claims database, prenatal tests accounted for 33% to 43% of spending on genetic tests, and hereditary cancer tests for about 30%. Spending on oncology diagnostics and treatment accounted for just 10% of spending, and pharmacogenetic testing accounted for less than 5%.