Rainbow Genomics is to provide Californian firm Color Genomics ' genetic tests to consumers in Hong Kong , testing for four hereditary diseases and four hereditary heart health conditions . Given the company 's " chronic shortage " of genetic counsellors and prohibitive cost associated with such testing , Rainbow CEO Daniel Siu said the collaboration was a " significant step " towards enabling anyone to be tested for genetic risk to inherited conditions . The announcement follows Rainbow labs ' earlier announcement that it was looking to partner with US firms to offer genetic testing in Asia .
Rainbow Genomics is to offer Californian firm Color Genomics' genetic tests to users in Hong Kong, testing for eight hereditary cancers and four hereditary heart health conditions. Given the region's "chronic shortage" of genetic counsellors and prohibitive cost associated with such testing, Rainbow CEO Daniel Siu said the collaboration was a "significant step" towards enabling anyone to be tested for genetic risk to inherited conditions. The announcement follows Rainbow Genomics' earlier indication that it was looking to partner with US firms to offer genetic testing in Asia.