Articles Tagged: Genetic Testing
June 28, 2018
Benefits of Utilizing Family History & Clinical Data Management Tools to Maximize Efficiency and Productivity in Clinical Cancer Risk Assessment
The transition to electronically collecting family history has empowered my patients as healthcare consumers.
Family History
Genetic Testing
June 25, 2018
Coming of Age: Whole Exome Sequencing
Whole exome sequencing (WES) is an efficient way to identify genetic variants in all of an individual’s genes. It does this by sequencing the functionally…
Genetic Testing
Whole Exome Sequencing
March 28, 2018
Genetic testing at home or from the doctor’s office – same difference?
Most DTCs do their testing with an assay called a SNP array.
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
March 22, 2018
False-positive results released by direct-to-consumer genetic tests highlight the importance of clinical confirmation testing for appropriate patient care
DTC
Genetic Counselors
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
February 15, 2018
Using Family History to Guide Cancer Prevention
For doctors who see patients with a strong family history of cancer, ordering genetic testing can provide invaluable information that can help prevent disease.
Family History
Genetic Testing
Multigene Panel Testing
December 18, 2017
Have a Little Heart: The Growing Segment of Cardiovascular Genetics
Throughout 2017, Ambry attended several conferences centered on cardiac health, from the heavily attended Heart Rhythm Society and American Heart Association shows to the smaller…
end of year 2017
Genetic Testing
Marfan Syndrome