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Interpretation

Sample Negative Report

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Sample Positive Report

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Variants Of Unknown Significance (VUS) Policy And Interpretation

What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS? Help
The 5-classes classification method (Alamut)
What software is used to interpret novel variations? Help
Alamut (Interactive Biosoftware), including AGVGD, PolyPhen-2, SIFT and MutationTaster for missense predictions and MAXEntScan, NNSPLICE, GeneSplicer and Human Splicing Finder for splice predictions
Are family members with defined clinical status recruited to assess significance of VUS without charge?Help
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Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes? Help
Yes

Research

Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?Help
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Practice guidelines

  • ACMG ACT, 2022
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Newborn Screening ACT Sheet, Decreased Citrulline, 2022
  • ACMG Algorithm, 2022
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Algorithm, Decreased Citrulline, 2022
  • ACMG ACT, 2012
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Transition to Adult Health Care ACT Sheet, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase I (CPS I) Deficiency, 2012

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