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Autism Spectrum Disorders Testing at PreventionGenetics

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Background

ASDs are common, affecting approximately 1 in 68 individuals.  Both males and females are affected but the male-to-female ratio of ASDs are 4:1.  ASDs are multifactorial, with estimates ranging between 50-90% having genetic components.  The clinical presentation of Intellectual Disabilities (IDs) can overlap with ASDs. 

Our Testing Options

PreventionGenetics has developed testing options for those interested in either comprehensive or focused ASD analyses.  Our comprehensive ASD-ID panel includes ~2000 genes with both associations to ASD and syndromic/nonsyndromic intellectual disabilities.  Due to the relevance of de novo variation in ASD, we recommend trio analysis. Only variants relevant to the patient’s clinical features are reported for this test.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders and X-Linked Intellectual Disability sequencing panels are focused panels in which any variant interpreted as uncertain or higher is confirmed and included in the report.  These panels include genes that have either been frequently linked to ASD phenotypes or have strong literature associations with ASD or X-linked intellectual disability.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection
Test #5061        108 genes        $1,240

X-Linked Intellectual Disability Panel with CNV Detection
Test# 2675        138 genes          $1,310

Fragile X Syndrome via FMR1 CGG Repeat Expansion
Test# 558                                        $390

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability Comprehensive Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection
(>2,100 genes)

Test Type Total Price
Patient Only $1,690
Patient Plus (patient + targeted variant testing of parents. Both parents required) $1,790
Duo (Patient + 1 additional family member) $2,090
Trio (Patient + 2 additional family members) $2,290

Turnaround Time - the great majority of tests will be completed within 30 days.

Reflex to PGxome

With all of these sequencing tests, reflex to our individual PGxome® is available for $390-$1,190.

Getting Started

Order a test kit and complete a Standard Test Requisition Form for our Autism Spectrum Disorder Panel and X-Linked Intellectual Disability Panels.  Use our Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability Test Requisition Form for that test. Requisition forms may be downloaded from our website, or better, complete the requisitions forms more easily through our myPrevent online portal.