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Articles Tagged: VUS

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May 2, 2024

Gene-Disease Validity: Developing and Applying a Rigorous Framework in a Diagnostic Laboratory Setting

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Meghan Towne, Genetic Counselor, Reporting- Clinical Genomics
The Patient for Life Program helps provide accurate, up-to-date and accessible genetic testing options.
Genetic Testing Accuracy
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VUS
Whole Exome Sequencing
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April 29, 2024

Addressing Disparities in Genetic Testing: Strategies for Improving Variant Classification Accuracy in Underrepresented Populations

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Carrie Horton, Sr. Clinical Research Specialist – Oncology
There are many socio-political factors that contribute to disparities in genetic testing. This blog explores several ways genetic testing laboratories can reduce VUS rates and…
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
RNA
VUS
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April 2, 2024

Family Trios Gene Reclassification: Optimizing Diagnostic Potential Impact of Exome Sequencing

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Meghan Towne, Genetic Counselor, Reporting- Clinical Genomics
The ability of exome sequencing (ES) to detect variants across the genetic code makes it a powerful diagnostic tool, reducing the number of tests and…
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
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VUS
Whole Exome Sequencing
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March 19, 2024

The Benefits of RNA Testing for Neurological Disorders

Targeted RNA analysis using whole blood can provide useful information for variant classification in neurological disorders. RNA evidence improves the accuracy of genetic diagnosis of…
Gene Mutation
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
RNA
VUS
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March 5, 2024

Greater than the Sum of its Parts: Gene-Disease Validity and Breast Cancer

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Jennifer Herrera-Mullar, Sr. Genetic Counselor, Cancer Reporting
Jennifer Herrera-Mullar discusses the correlation between breast-cancer associated genes and gene-disease validity
Genetic Testing
Hereditary Cancer
Variant of Unknown Significance
VUS
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February 29, 2024

10 Ways Genetic Laboratories Can Support the Rare Disease Community

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Kelly D.F. Hagman, VP, Medical Affairs
A top-ten list of ways laboratories can contribute to progress in identifying and treating rare disease for the more than 300 million people suffering from…
Advocacy Group
Novel Genes
Patient Advocate
VUS
Whole Exome Sequencing