“ Exclusions.— The term "genetic information" shall not include information about the sex or age of any individual. (5) Genetic monitoring.—The term "genetic monitoring" means the periodic examination of employees to evaluate acquired modifications to their genetic material, such as chromosomal damage or evidence of increased occurrence of mutations, that may have developed in the course of employment due to exposure to toxic substances in the workplace, in order to identify, evaluate, and respond to the effects of or control adverse environmental exposures in the workplace. ”

“ MEDICAL INFORMATION THAT IS NOT GENETIC INFORMATION. An employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee shall not be considered to be in violation of this title based on the use, acquisition, or disclosure of medical information that is not genetic information about a manifested disease, disorder, or pathological condition of an employee or member, including a manifested disease, disorder, or pathological condition that has or may have a genetic basis. ”

“ Genetic services.—The term "genetic services" means— (A) a genetic test; (B) genetic counseling (including obtaining, interpreting, or assessing genetic information) ; or (C) genetic education. (7) Genetic test.— (A) In general.— The term "genetic test" means an analysis of human DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, or metabolites, that detects genotypes, mutations, or chromosomal changes. ”

“ The early science of genetics became the basis of State laws that provided for the sterilization of persons having presumed genetic "defects" such as mental retardation, mental disease, epilepsy, blindness, and hearing loss, among other conditions. ”

“ Damages.— The powers, remedies, and procedures provided in section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1981a) , including the limitations contained in subsection (b) (3) of such section 1977A, shall be powers, remedies, and procedures this title provides to the Commission, the Attorney General, the Librarian of Congress, or any person, alleging such a practice (not an employment practice specifically excluded from coverage under section 1977A (a) (1) of the Revised Statutes of the United States) . ”