What's the difference between genetic testing and general physical examination?

Genetic testing is the first stage to prevent future diseases when people are not sick.

Routine detection is to what extent the disease has reached after its occurrence. Early or late stage, etc. , belonging to the second stage of testing.

Asking about genetic testing?

Objective: The basis of disease prevention and health management.

Methods: Gene sequencing and chip capture.

Nature: preventive medicine

Target audience: people with health concept?

Results: Assess the risk, realize early warning and early intervention, and reduce or delay the onset.

Features: predictability, controllability and timeliness.

Time: a lifetime, a long time.

Routine physical examination?

Objective: Diagnostic basis.

Method:

X-ray, CT, B-ultrasound, pathological section, etc.

Nature: clinical medicine

Object: People who have been ill or have symptoms.

Results: Once diagnosed, it is often in the advanced stage, and the treatment is difficult.

Features: passive and lagging.

Time: one year, short term