Insights Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) guide for patients and families Apr 12, 2018 Guide This guide gives patients and their families information about Whole Exome Sequencing (WES). WES is a genetic test that looks at the genetic information contained in all of our 20,000 genes (and their multiple exons) in one single test.
Insights VUS, the unwanted result? Collaboration between clinicians and laboratories helps lay the foundation for future reclassification Eija Seppälä · Jun 26, 2020 Blog What can you do to help advance reclassification? In her blog, Senior Geneticist Eija Seppälä lists what to consider when determining how likely it is that a VUS will be reclassified. Read more
Insights 4 common myths in genetic testing Jun 22, 2020 Interview Has the incredible growth in genetics left us with some misconceptions about testing? Laboratory Director Jennifer Schleit lists some of the common myths in genetic testing. Read more
Insights Understanding a variant of uncertain significance – take a close look at the interpretation Eija Seppälä · May 29, 2020 Blog As a molecular geneticist, my goal is to minimize the number of VUSs reported as primary findings and ensure that we clearly define those in the report that are the most suspicious and have the greatest potential to be clinically relevant, writes senior geneticist Eija Seppälä in her blog. Read more
Insights What to consider when choosing sponsored testing for your patient with an inherited retinal disease Dec 04, 2019 My Retina Tracker What to consider when choosing sponsored testing for your patient with an inherited retinal disease? This article aims to provide insights about why different quality aspects matter, including the importance of covering difficult-to-sequence regions, as well as having explicit information regarding patient data privacy. Read more
Insights New and improved cardiology panels Nov 28, 2019 In October, a total of 86 new genes were added to 16 updated cardiology panels. The update takes into account the latest findings in the field and customer requests in order to meet the needs of providers, and increase the diagnostic potential of panels. Read more
Insights Copy number variant (CNV) detection at Blueprint Genetics Sep 16, 2019 CNVs are becoming increasingly recognized as an important cause of many genetic diseases. Read more
