Table 4.
Age (years) | Results | Gene | Primary reason for referral | Provider comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 month | Uncertain | HCN4 | Cardiovascular | “Parents were very relieved the results are likely de novo and no apparent ID associated with mutation found. Further testing for a deletion or duplication of the gene.” |
2 | Positive | ACTG2 | Multiple congenital anomalies | “The patient is now a candidate for a transplant.” |
1 | Positive | MECP2 | Neurodevelopmental | “Allowed for palliative care and end‐of‐life decisions to be discussed more thoroughly.” |
2 | Positive | SLC16A2 | Neurodevelopmental | “This test stopped very aggressive diagnostic efforts, qualified him for a clinical trial, and there are other treatments that he is now receiving. The parents also benefited from knowing the mechanism of inheritance.” |
1 | Positive | GABBR2 | Neurodevelopmental | “We are pleased to have additional information that will help us in the future for care.” |
2 | Positive | SCN8A | Neurodevelopmental | “Neurology may recommend medication changes.” |
3 | Positive | SLC2A1 | Neurodevelopmental | “New dietary recommendations. We will start her on ketogenic diet to reduce/control seizures and the movement disorder.” |
1 month | Likely positive | SOX10 | Neuromuscular | “The test provided clarification of prognosis expectations and helped to make decisions regarding care and long term.” |
11 | Uncertain | SETBP1 | Seizures | “This test result ended the patient's diagnostic odyssey. There is no longer a need for unnecessary tests and the family can finally move on.” |
4 | Negative | N/A | Autism | “The result affected the diagnostic direction.” |
27 | Negative | N/A | Cancer susceptibility | “We will now pursue research testing.” |
17 | Negative | N/A | Immune | “The results helped to suggest that the symptoms are more likely viral than genetic or hereditary.” |
16 | Negative | N/A | Intellectual disability | “The patient is now eligible to enroll in the CURE's Epilepsy Genetics Initiative.” |
11 | Negative | N/A | Neurodevelopmental | “The results help direct the ordering of additional tests to evaluate variants (e.g. enzyme assay for MANBA and transferrin testing for COG1‐CDG).” |
41 | Negative | N/A | Skeletal | “The report allowed for the discontinuation of specialized diet and enabled reassurance to a 1st degree relative concerned about a genetic disorder.” |
The MANBA gene codes for the beta‐mannosidase metabolizing enzyme.
COG1‐CDG; COG1 gene‐related congenital disorders of glycosylation.