Which factor is least likely to influence the decision to undergo genetic testing?
A) Anxiety and altered family relationships
B) Cost of testing or denial of insurance benefits
C) Imperfection of test results
D) Ethnic and socioeconomic disparity associated with genetic testing

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Testing is not 100% accurate and has a high percentage of false-negative results.An individual may not take these results seriously and subsequently fail to have testing completed or to seek necessary follow-up consultation.Anxiety and altered family relationships are often the result of genetic testing.The results of genetic testing may be difficult to keep confidential,and family members may feel pressured to have testing performed.Decisions about genetic testing are shaped by socioeconomic status and the ability to pay for the testing.Some types of genetic testing are expensive and are not covered by insurance benefits.Caucasian middle-class families have greater access to genetic screening; therefore,this population is less at likely to decide against genetic testing.

Which Factor Is Least Likely to Influence the Decision to Undergo