There are over 7000 clinically defined rare diseases; 75% of these affect children. Pediatric rare disease can sometimes be masked by common symptoms, leading to a lengthy diagnostic odyssey or a misdiagnosis. An early and accurate molecular diagnosis can improve outcomes in children with rare disease by guiding medical management and enabling targeted treatment.
Blueprint Genetics’ pediatric genetic testing offering includes testing for hereditary cardiovascular disorders such as congenital heart disease, neurodevelopmental disorders like epilepsy and autism, vision problems such as retinal dystrophy and cataracts, as well as syndromic and non-syndromic hearing loss.
Blueprint Genetics can help identify a molecular diagnosis in your pediatric patients by offering over 200 comprehensive, high-quality, expertly curated genetic tests for rare diseases, many of which have a childhood-onset. Our all-inclusive genetic test report saves valuable clinician time by clearly outlining the evidence that supports the findings with links to peer-reviewed publications and relevant databases. Our genetic experts are available to support you with any questions you might have.
Pediatric patients with a more complex clinical presentation may benefit from our Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) testing option.
See below for a curated list of our tests most appropriate for pediatric genetic testing, or view our complete offering spanning 14 medical specialties here.
Blueprint Genetics’ mission is to shorten the path to diagnosis for patients and families affected by rare disease by providing comprehensive, quality genetic testing options.
Summary Genetic testing is recommended for individuals with suspected heritable thoracic aortic disease (HTAD), as results can guide management, determine whether additional surveillance for extra cardiac features is indicated, and identify at- risk relatives. To further demonstrate the value of genetic testing for these patients, we reviewed results from…
Summary Pancreatitis can result from a combination of both genetic and non-genetic factors. Some genetic variants are highly penetrant, while others act as low penetrance “disease modifying” contributors, making results difficult to interpret. To better understand the inheritance patterns and complexity of results,, we reviewed genetic testing results from…
Summary Background: As the importance of genetic testing in primary immunodeficiency (PID) grows, this study aimed to add to the knowledge of genetics of PID by employing advanced sequencing techniques and focusing on difficult-to-sequence gene regions. Methods: A retrospective review of nearly 2,200 patients suspected of PID,…
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