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Interpreting NGS Tests for Inherited Disorders: Three trends that will change everything

3. Include citations
of scientific evidence

4. Create visual and
well-organized reports

With the increased use of patient portals, there

Presenting genetic testing results in numeric

are even greater possibilities for improving report

and non-numeric text, as well as in graphical

designs to contain links to additional information,

modes, has also been shown to improve patient

including the scientific evidence from which

comprehension.13-14 Patients have stated that

conclusions in the report derive.

the use of diagrams, color, and well-organized

Studies indicate that not only providers want

sections helps their ability to understand the

citations to the academic literature that supports

information presented. Specifically, for patients

the interpretations stated in the genetic testing

undergoing genetic testing for inherited disorders,

report, but patients do too.11-12 Having access to

inheritance pattern diagrams have been shown to

the publications used by the clinical testing lab to

be an important illustrative element to show family

interpret the results brings greater transparency to

inheritance.10

the interpretation process. It also allows patients
to explore the evidence on their own and become
better educated on their genetic condition.

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