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Contents
The X-Gene
What is the "x-gene" defined as?
Testing for the X-Gene
How is the x-gene tested for?
What can be determined from the test?
What sort of tests are available, and how do they differ?
How common are testing facilities and the equipment capable of determining mutancy?
Socio-Political Issues
What countries have mandatory testing?
Currently, the only country that has been established in X-Project as having mandatory testing for the x-gene is Canada.
Canada tests children between 6-10 as part of the health system, in order to ensure appropriate training and management is employed as per the Omega Flight program.
It can be assumed, however, that various countries also have mandatory tests for a number of reasons, from controlling the mutant population to weaponisation projects to diverting mutants into special programs.
In what circumstances are individuals tested for the x-gene?
In countries where testing is not mandatory, it can be conducted for a number of reasons:
- Health: In circumstances where an illness may be related to a mutation, medical facilities will order testing as part of the normal diagnostic procedure.
- Social Welfare: If an individual may be at risk of harming themselves or others with an undisclosed mutation, testing can be ordered.
- Prison Security: For the protection of prisoners and staff, testing is conducted to determine if there is a risk of a young detainee manifesting in prison.
- Privately Funded Testing: In much the same way paternity tests can be paid for and conducted at the behest of individuals, x-gene testing can also be obtained. It is, however, expensive and not always accurate, depending on which test is being conducted and if the service is a reputable one.
