Gene testing targets: Avoiding testing of genes associated with historically disadvantaged groups (e.g., sickle cell in people of African descent) minimizes the potential (real or apparent) for discrimination, and ensures that employees are treated equally and only tested for risks directly relevant to the workplace.

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