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Targeted Next-generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics Pipeline to Evaluate Genetic Determinants of Constitutional Disease
Published on: April 4, 2018
Best practices for the interpretation and reporting of clinical whole genome sequencing
Christina A Austin-Tse1,2,3, Vaidehi Jobanputra4,5, Denise L Perry6
1Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. ctse@mgh.harvard.edu.
Abstract:
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) shows promise as a first-tier diagnostic test for patients with rare genetic disorders. However, standards addressing the definition and deployment practice of a best-in-class test are lacking. To address these gaps, the Medical Genome Initiative, a consortium of leading health care and research organizations in the US and Canada, was formed to expand access to high quality clinical WGS by convening experts and publishing best practices. Here, we present best practice recommendations for the interpretation and reporting of clinical diagnostic WGS, including discussion of challenges and emerging approaches that will be critical to harness the full potential of this comprehensive test.
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