Genetic Data Sharing and Reanalysis of Genomic Test Results: Challenges and Benefits to Implementation

Course overview

Short description: Clinical laboratories are increasingly called upon to share genetic testing data, as well as reevaluate results from previously performed tests for hereditary conditions. These efforts create unique opportunities and challenges during the diagnostic workup for new and previously tested patients. This presentation will provide an overview of current practices and policies surrounding genetic data sharing and variant reanalysis, with shared stories on successes and hurdles overcome to help patients with rare genetic disorders end their diagnostic odyssey. Objectives: 1. Review current practices and policies relating to genetic data sharing and variant reanalysis in clinical laboratories. 2. Compare and contrast reevaluation processes for common genomic tests, including next generation sequencing and chromosomal microarray. 3. Describe key aspects of data sharing and reanalysis process implementation through retrospective data review and case presentations.