Definition

Cryptic deletions, duplications, or unbalanced translocations occurring in the subtelomeric regions of chromosome 16 are screened using subtelomeric FISH panels in individuals with unexplained intellectual disability and congenital anomalies; a 16p13.3 microdeletion overlaps in some cases with ATR-16 syndrome. Such anomalies are detected in approximately 3-8.5% of patients with idiopathic intellectual disability.

Method

FISH analysis

Accepted sample types

Heparinized blood

Inheritance

Mostly de novo; can be familial when caused by a parent's balanced translocation carrier status.

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Inheritance Patterns

Describes how a genetic condition is passed on within a family. There are five main patterns

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Carrier (Heterozygous / Homozygous)

Why it matters: In autosomal recessive inheritance, when each parent is a carrier (while both appear healthy), the chance of their child being born with the disease is 25% in each

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VUS (Variant of Uncertain Significance)

This is the situation where the test has detected a change in the DNA, but the role of this change in the development of disease is unconfirmed.

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How to Read a Genetic Test Result (Positive / Negative / VUS)

A genetic test result falls into three main categories

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Types of Genetic Tests

A genetic test is a type of medical test that detects changes in genes, chromosomes or proteins. Today there are more than 77,000 genetic tests available.

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