made, done, presented, etc., in good faith; without deception or fraud: a bona fide statement of intent to sell. 2. authentic; true: a bona fide sample of Lincoln's handwriting. Origin of bona fide.
A genetic test that could determine men at the highest risk of developing aggressive disease could change how prostate cancer is treated, he says, since doctors would be able to more accurately predict which men would need more rigorous follow-up and which men likely wonât have to worry about their prostate that much.
Genetic testing is a type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins. The results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a personâs chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.More than 1,000 genetic tests are currently in use, and more are being developed. Several methods can be used for genetic testing:Molecular genetic tests (or gene tests) study single genes or short lengths of DNA to identify variations or mutations that lead to a genetic disorder.he results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a personâs chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder. More than 1,000 genetic tests are currently in use, and more are being developed.