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. 2022 Apr 16;1:100039. doi: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2022.100039

Table 1.

Content of the genomic results e-Booklet by section.

Section and Purpose Content
Title Page
Purpose: To provide organization and ease navigation.
  • Table of contents with intra-document links

  • Instructions for use

  • Care provider contact information


Summary Page
Purpose: To allow for efficient customization (via auto-population of expanded educational sections) and to serve as an extractable shareable document.
High-level summary of:
  • Test type: Exome vs. Genome vs. panel; singleton vs. trio

  • General outcomes, with impacted gene(s) and variants(s) and associated medical conditions for positive findings.

  • Whether there were any secondary/incidental findings


Background Genomic Information
Purpose: To document testing and prime users for information about their results.
  • Detailed general information on health, genomics, testing, and uncertainty.

  • Study/service-specific information.

  • Detailed personalized information on the type of testing received.


Genomic Testing Results
Purpose: To deliver the results stepwise and in plain language as to help decipher a laboratory-generated genomic testing report.
For positive results only: the impacted gene and its known role; the variant and its associated medical condition; the laboratory classification, the clinical interpretation, and recommendations; inheritance and risk.
For negative results only: The lack of genetic etiology versus the lack of ability to detect genetic etiology.
For both: Limitations in analysis and interpretation, and the opportunity for re-testing or reanalysis in the future.

Resources and Next Steps
Purpose: To provide non-judgmental and non-prescriptive direction and instruction for users seeking further support and resources.
  • How to share results with family and healthcare providers.

  • Patient and provider tips and caveats.

  • General guidance in seeking support groups on social media, reliable information, government and financial resources, alliances and organizations, genetic databases, health management tools.

  • Results-specific resources recommended by care providers.

  • Patient-initiated next steps, including conversational prompts for patient-provider interactions.