GeneDx has new and expanded panels for winter 2015!

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New Testing -Winter 2015

Expanded Testing -Winter 2015

GeneDx has published two studies in Genetics in Medicine. Congratulations to our GeneDx authors!

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Recently the American College of Medical Genetics published new guidelines for the interpretation of genetic sequence variants (Richards et al. (2015) Genetics in Medicine: Official Journal of the American College Of Medical Genetics: (PMID: 25741868). The process of variant interpretation is dynamic and challenging. The purpose of the guidelines is to standardize the terminology used by clinical laboratories when describing variants, and to establish specific criteria that should be utilized when interpreting sequencing variants. On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, GeneDx transitioned to using the new ACMG terminology in our reports. The chart below outlines the new terminology as it relates to our previous report language. Additionally, over the next 6 months, GeneDx will be implementing the guidelines into our variant interpretations. Please continue to check our website for updated information and announcements as we move forward with the implementation of these new guidelines.

Likely benign Variants

Variants that are interpreted to be likely benign have multiple lines of evidence supporting the argument that they are not the cause of disease in an individual. Therefore, in accordance with the ACMG guidelines, as of Thursday, October 29, 2015, GeneDx will no longer routinely report likely benign variants in our reports. A list of benign and likely benign variants can be provided upon request.

Click on the link below to view the recent AMA videousedto educate and lobby against FDA regulation of laboratory developed tests with voice over done by our co-founder,Sherri Bale.

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/advocacy/topics/personalized-medicine.page

Interested in pursuing a career in genetic counseling? Please join us at our GeneDx Prospective GC Visitors Day, an event dedicated to providing you with inside information about the field of genetic counseling. Learn about the many roles of genetic counselors at GeneDx, engage in lively discussions and learn about becoming a more well-rounded GC graduate school applicant and career options in general.

Date: August 13, 2015

Time: 9-1pm ET

Location: GeneDx 207 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

RSVP: Meg Bradbury, MS, CGC, MSHS (mbradbury@genedx.com) by August 7, 2015

If you are not in the Maryland area please join us remotely! For further information please contact Mbradbury@genedx.com to RSVP and request a login to join us online.Please pass on to anyone who might be interested.

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