CombiMatrix, a CLIA-certified laboratory, is bringing microarray analysis to the underserved problem of recurrent pregnancy loss as well as to prenatal testing. CombiMatrix performs microarray assays ...
This quality improvement study investigated the effect of collaborative efforts between the NICU, cytogenetics, and clinical genetics on numbers of genetic tests, rates of abnormal tests, and number ...
Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Healthcare providers ...
In prenatal diagnostics, chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) improved the diagnostic rate for chromosomal abnormalities by 4.1–10% compared with traditional karyotyping in fetuses with ultrasound ...
When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...
As genetic analysis expands to serve everything from population-scale studies to precision-driven clinical decisions, laboratories are under growing pressure to move faster while managing increasingly ...
Genetic research labs are under constant pressure to increase their throughput while bringing down costs. Even though emerging new technologies can help labs expand their analysis capabilities, it’s ...
Genetic tests for Alzheimer’s can detect specific genes linked to the disease. In most cases, they can’t definitively confirm or predict a diagnosis, but they can provide insight into your relative ...
Genetic testing can confirm a muscular dystrophy (MD) diagnosis when symptoms and other tests already suggest MD. It also identifies specific gene mutations that can guide targeted treatment. Genetic ...
Affymetrix Inc. announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted regulatory clearance to its GCS3000Dx (GCSDx) platform for in vitro gene expression diagnostic testing. The ...
Medicare Part B covers various genetic tests for diagnosing genetic conditions, identifying cancer risks, and predicting medication responses if a doctor deems them medically necessary. The cost of ...