Happy holidays! Please be advised that in-transit patient samples will be held by the carrier on Dec. 25 and received by our lab the next day. Kit orders placed on Dec. 25 will be sent on Dec. 26. Our genetic counseling services, client services, and billing services will be unavailable Dec. 24-25; please leave us a message at 888-729-1206 or support@genedx.com and we will respond when we return.
Genome sequencing is a comprehensive test that analyzes nearly all of an individual’s DNA, which is known as their genome. This process decodes the set of genetic instructions that direct our body’s function, from growth and development to metabolism and immune responses. The result is a detailed map that could provide insight into genetic variations that might contribute to disease, genetic predispositions, or potential responses to treatments.
Infants with genetic disorders often experience a higher risk of mortality, increased resource utilization, and prolonged hospital stays.1,2 For critically ill infants, rapid genome sequencing can enable an early and precise diagnosis, transforming patient care and improving outcomes.
GeneDx genome sequencing simultaneously evaluates the protein-coding and non-coding regions of an individual’s nuclear genome. Additionally, this test includes mitochondrial genome sequencing and deletion analysis, as well as screening for repeat expansion disorders associated with the following genes:
* These conditions typically have adult onset, and current reporting is phenotype driven.
† Turnaround times are estimates and begin once the sample(s) begin processing at the GeneDx lab and could be extended in situations outside GeneDx’s control.
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