Development of a Novel Next-Generation Sequencing Assay for Carrier Screening in Old Order Amish and Mennonite Populations of Pennsylvania

Genetically isolated populations such as the Old Order Amish and Old Order Mennonite communities have an increased incidence of specific autosomal recessive disorders due to the founder effect. In these populations, robust expanded carrier screening and diagnostic testing have the potential to reduce overall medical costs and improve patient outcomes. A novel next-generation sequencing assay was developed using anchored multiplex PCR technology (ArcherDX) for 162 different genetic syndromes caused by 202 pathogenic variants consisting of 150 single nucleotide changes, 43 small insertion/deletions, and nine large deletions (>20 nucleotides).

Source: Journal of Molecular Diagnostics - April 23, 2019 Category: Pathology Authors: Erin L. Crowgey, Michael C. Washburn, E. Anders Kolb, Erik G. Puffenberger Tags: Regular article Source Type: research