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GeneDx Autism Panel
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Anyone have experience with this genetic test? We were referred to a geneticist by our ped a years ago. First visit they ruled out Fragile X, Prader Willi, and confirmed no extra or missing chromosomes. At our follow up, they recommended the Autism Panel (which I didn’t know was a thing and not sure why they didn’t offer it last visit), we just have to get clearance from insurance that they’ll pay for it. Anyways, looking for any experiences you have had with this testing - what were the… read more

posted November 27, 2017
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Don't know about the specific test but my daughter was tested and she has a duplicated gene. The doctor couldn't tell us much but it helps their genetic research. I read online that people with this particular gene duplication tend to be thin but my daughter isn't too skinny yet. What's weird is that a doctor told us our kid would be less likely to have genetic problems because we come from different parts of the globe and are different races.

She doesn't have any gut issues that posters bring up or problems with gluten. Diets don't change genes.

posted November 28, 2017

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