Expanding the Utility of Exome Sequencing in Preventive and Population Genetics

Combined exome sequencing for ACMG/ACOG ECS (176 disorders), 276 individuals, diverse population

Exome sequencing is used for expanded carrier screening (ECS) of 176 autosomal recessive and X-linked disorders per ACMG/ACOG recommendations in 276 individuals referred for rare disorders. Carrier prevalence >1% is identified for several genes, enriching variant databases specific to the studied population. The combined approach (diagnostic exome + ECS) demonstrates economic and clinical efficiency, providing dual information on a single sample.

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The synergy between diagnostic exome and ECS in a single analysis is a pragmatic resource-optimizing approach for genetics consultation. Population-specific data from non-European populations are valuable for calibrating screening panels in geographic contexts underrepresented in large databases (gnomAD, ClinVar).

Clinical impact: 2/3 · Evidence strength: 2/3 · Novelty: 1/2 · Sample size: 1/1 · Publication status: 1/1 → Total: 7/10