The wording of Action 1.01 has been amended to clarify intent and improve consistency.
The amendment recognises nurse practitioners and midwives as providers of referrals for medical human genetic testing to accredited laboratories.
The amendment is enforceable from 23 March 2026.
The updated version of the Requirements for Medical Testing for Human Genetic Variation (Fourth Edition, 2026) is available on the Commission’s website.
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