Our panels include over 3,900 genes selected based on curated gene reviews, variant databases (HGMD and ClinVar), most recent literature, and customer requests. We offer enhanced clinical utility, maximized diagnostic yield, empowered differential diagnosis as well as analytically validated up-to-date genes across all our panels. Difficult-to-sequence genes are covered with high quality enabling true diagnostic impact in challenging patient cases.
Genetic testing in the field of dermatology is becoming increasingly advantageous. Testing for albinism is an excellent example of using genetic testing in dermatology. Genetic testing makes it possible to differentiate isolated ocular/oculocutaneous albinism from syndromic albinism, which is present in many disorders such as Hermansky- Pudlak, Chediak-Higashi, Griscelli, and Waardenburg syndromes. Moreover, genetic diagnostics provides prognostic information about visual impairment caused by oculocutaneous albinism. It also predicts the outcome of syndromic albinism in Griscelli syndrome, where the type 1 syndrome is associated with severe neurological disease, and type 2 is associated with severe immunodeficiency.
Genetic diagnostics is the most efficient way to subtype hereditary dermatological diseases. A diagnosis provides the necessary information to make confident individualized treatment and management decisions. Moreover, detection of the causative mutation establishes the mode of inheritance within the family, which is essential for well-informed genetic counseling. Identifying family members at risk makes it possible to begin preventive treatments and/or make lifestyle recommendations. It also justifies routine follow-ups by healthcare professionals. Genetic diagnosis can also help in family planning.
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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 moreThe Foundation Fighting Blindness, in partnership with Blueprint Genetics and InformedDNA, offers an open access, no-cost genetic testing program called the My Retina Tracker Program®. This program is for individuals living in the United States, with a clinical diagnosis of an inherited retinal degeneration (IRD). In this webinar-workshop, we will review the program features and the online ordering process.
Read moreEl equipo de Blueprint Genetics no está ajeno al reto de resolver casos complejos. Durante este seminario web, la Dra. Rocío Sánchez Alcudia, genetista en Blueprint Genetics, describirá, a través de ejemplos de casos pediátricos, algunos de los desafíos más recientes a los que se ha enfrentado nuestro equipo para llegar a un diagnóstico molecular.
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