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Expanded Carrier Screen

An expanded carrier screen evaluating 115 genes (females) or 99 genes (males) for autosomal recessive and X-linked disorders with carrier frequency ≥1/200, powered by the Helix Exome+® platform.

Turnaround

7-14 days

Test Description

The Helix Expanded Carrier Screen analyzes 115 genes associated with serious inherited conditions, aligned with ACMG Tier 3 guidelines. This comprehensive panel covers conditions with a carrier frequency greater than 1 in 200.

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Indications for Testing

Prenatal or preconception risk assessment for individuals who are pregnant or planning to conceive.

Methodology

This test utilizes next-generation sequencing to detect single nucleotide variants, insertions and deletions up to 20 bp, and copy number variants in genes associated with autosomal recessive and X-linked inherited disorders.

Technical Specifications

Gene notes

BTD: If detected, the variant NM_001370658.1:c.1270G>C (p.Asp424His) will not be reported. CFTR: Analysis of the intron 8 polymorphic region is only performed if p.Arg117His is detected. Single exon d...

Genomic build

GRCh37

Genes Tested

ABCA3
ABCC8
ABCD1
ACADM
ACADVL
ACAT1
AGA
AGXT
AHI1
AIRE
ALDOB
ALPL
ANO10
ARSA
ARX
ASL
ASPA
ATP7B
BBS1
BBS2
BCKDHB
BLM
BTD
CBS
CC2DA2

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