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 Quality guide: What to consider when choosing a testing platform for your patient October 22, 2018 Guide This guide aims to give insight to why different quality numbers matter and how they translate to the clinic. This guide includes case examples, and will provide a quick and easy checklist for quality when choosing a testing platform. Read more
Insights Bigger isn’t better: A lesson learned from genes of uncertain significance Julie Hathaway · October 12, 2018 Blog While rapid advances in diagnostic technology have broadened the testing options available to clinicians, this has come at the cost of increasing uncertainty, writes Julie Hathaway in her blog. Read more
Insights How clinical information impacts successful genetic diagnostics Juulia Simonen · August 28, 2018 Sometimes, a few sentences about the clinical history of the patient can make or break the case for the geneticist. Professor Helena Kääriäinen (MD, PhD) and Eveliina Salminen (MD, PhD) explained why. Read more
Insights Gene discoveries in cardiology – gain the full benefit with TECRL August 24, 2018 Over the last couple of years, there have been a lot of publications underlining the importance of genetic testing in cardiac disorders. The careful curation of genes improves establishing diagnosis. Read more
Insights The current market state of Whole Exome Sequencing June 28, 2018 For patients, family members, and healthcare professionals, uncertainty surrounding a genetic diagnosis can be quite painful. Utilization of high-quality and comprehensive next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies can significantly improve the diagnostic yield in these patients and end the “diagnostic odyssey” before it even begins. Read more
Insights Genetic diagnostics for patients with inherited cardiovascular diseases May 10, 2018 Inherited cardiovascular conditions are no longer considered rare and are an important cause of sudden cardiac death in seemingly healthy and young individuals. Read more
