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Articles Tagged: Genetic Testing

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June 28, 2018

Benefits of Utilizing Family History & Clinical Data Management Tools to Maximize Efficiency and Productivity in Clinical Cancer Risk Assessment

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Jessica Ordonez, Jessica Ordonez, MS, CGC
The transition to electronically collecting family history has empowered my patients as healthcare consumers.
Family History
Genetic Testing
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June 25, 2018

Coming of Age: Whole Exome Sequencing

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Billy Chen, Sr. Product Marketing Manager
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
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March 28, 2018

Genetic testing at home or from the doctor’s office – same difference?

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Stephany Tandy-Connor,, Medical Professional
Most DTCs do their testing with an assay called a SNP array.
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
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March 22, 2018

False-positive results released by direct-to-consumer genetic tests highlight the importance of clinical confirmation testing for appropriate patient care

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Stephany Tandy-Connor,, Medical Professional
DTC
Genetic Counselors
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
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February 15, 2018

Using Family History to Guide Cancer Prevention

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Jessica Profato, Sr. Manager, Product Management, Ambry Genetics
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
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December 18, 2017

Have a Little Heart: The Growing Segment of Cardiovascular Genetics

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David Pfeifer, Sr. Product Marketing Manager
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…
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Genetic Testing
Marfan Syndrome