The document outlines the collaborative work of the FDA's Office of Health Informatics on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based genetic testing, detailing both upstream processes such as clinician orders and sample collection, and downstream processes involving outcome discussions. It emphasizes the importance of analytical benchmarking to assess the reproducibility and accuracy of tests, as well as the support for community engagement via the PrecisionFDA platform. Additionally, it highlights the collaborative efforts of over 450 organizations in advancing genetic testing technologies.
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