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Molecular assay reagents intended to identify variants at multiple genetic loci simultaneously. These panel tests use various methods (e.g., comparative genomic hybridization, nucleic acid sequencing) to detect various types of genetic changes (e.g., deletions, duplications, insertions, single nucleotide polymorphisms) in two or more genes associated with human disease. Panel tests may be used to diagnose genetic diseases in cases in which substantial genetic heterogeneity exists for a condition (i.e., a genetic disease can be caused by variants in multiple genes) or in cases in which the symptoms of various genetic diseases overlap (i.e., multiple genetic diseases are consistent with clinical findings). Additionally, panel tests may be used to assess carrier status in individuals with a family history of genetic disease or may be used to predict the likelihood of an individual developing a disease based on their genetic makeup.
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