The National Institutes of Health (NIH) created the Genetic Testing Registry (GTR), a public database that health care providers, researchers, and others can search for information submitted voluntarily by genetic test providers. The GTR aims to enhance access to information about the availability and scientific basis of genetic tests, including newer types of tests such as pharmacogenomic tests.
NCBI is considered a suitable developer of the GTR because of its experience in building databases of genetic and medical information and its ability to integrate the information with other data, greatly enhancing the GTR's utility for medical professionals and researchers. The GTR is also integrated with other relevant NIH databases to assist these user groups. NIH is, therefore, a natural home for the GTR because of its role in advancing public health through science and its strong expertise in developing databases.
US Code:
42 USC 286
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
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(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
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