Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)

Test Information
Test Name Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)
Lab (Location) Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Category Genome-wide
Subcategory Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)
Test type Genome-wide
Samples Accepted Blood, DNA
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing
Test Methodology Sequencing
Methodology Notes At CHEO analysis and interpretation only
Diseases/Conditions Moderate to severe developmental or functional impairment, Multisystem involvement Progressive clinical course, Differential diagnosis includes ≥ 2 well defined conditions requiring evaluation by multiple targeted gene panels, Suspected severe genetic syndrome NYD for which multiple family members are also affected or where parents are consanguineous
Notes Under Genome-wide Sequencing Ontario