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New Study Questions Accuracy of Opioid Genetic Test

1/10/2025

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A new study in JAMA Network Open raises serious concerns about the accuracy of a genetic test for opioid use disorder (OUD), impacting over six million Americans. With nearly half of the test predictions proving unreliable, patients may face unwarranted stigma and false reassurance. Experts are calling for careful consideration before these tests are widely adopted in healthcare.

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Story summary

A new study in JAMA Network Open raises serious concerns about the accuracy of a genetic test for opioid use disorder (OUD), impacting over six million Americans. With nearly half of the test predictions proving unreliable, patients may face unwarranted stigma and false reassurance. Experts are calling for careful consideration before these tests are widely adopted in healthcare.