Insights 4 common myths in genetic testing June 22, 2020 Interview Has the incredible growth in genetics left us with some misconceptions about testing? Laboratory Director Jennifer Schleit listed some of the common myths in genetic testing.
Insights Improved cardiology panels November 28, 2019 In October 2019, 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 September 16, 2019 CNVs are becoming increasingly recognized as an important cause of many genetic diseases. Read more
Insights Case report: The power of NGS-based CNV analysis within an exome April 04, 2019 Case report This case report describes a young adult who presented as an infant with feeding difficulties, growth retardation, recurrent infections, dysmorphic features and multiple congenital anomalies including bilateral coloboma and bilateral choanal atresia. Read more
Insights Case report: A diagnostic odyssey solved April 04, 2019 Case report This case report describes a 5-month-old male, with over a dozen different investigations without a diagnosis, who presented with hypotonia, neonatal hypoglycemia, a sacral vestigial tail, and reflux. Read more
Insights Case report: Enhanced diagnostic performance for PKD1 April 04, 2019 Case report This case report describes a 32-year-old female who was diagnosed with bilateral renal cysts at 16 years of age. Read more
Insights 6 things you might not know about Whole Exome Sequencing March 05, 2019 Interview Selecting the appropriate panel for a patient can be difficult. “Not every patient fits into a neat phenotypic box or meets diagnostic criteria. WES removes the difficulty of trying to find the right panel for your patient as all protein-coding genes are covered in one single test," said Senior Geneticist Jennifer Schleit. There are many important factors to consider when choosing a whole exome test for your patient. Read more
