Genetic Testing QI project

A comprehensive checklist designed to guide families and healthcare providers through the pretesting process for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) genetic testing. It includes essential steps, necessary information, and key considerations to ensure informed decision-making and thorough preparation.

A standardized form used to refer patients to specialists or services. It includes sections for patient information, referral details, reason for referral, and relevant medical history, ensuring clear communication between healthcare providers.

Document outlining the process and meaning of receiving negative results in genetic testing, including implications and recommended next steps.

A comprehensive resource designed to guide teams through the Quality Improvement (QI) process for genetic testing. This handbook includes project objectives, methodologies, workflows, and tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes in genetic testing practices.

A step-by-step guide to help healthcare providers accurately order Chromosomal Microarray Analysis (CMA) tests in the ConnectCare system. This guide ensures proper test selection, completion of required fields, and efficient processing for timely results.

A detailed sequence of steps outlining a specific process to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and consistently. This guide provides a clear structure, roles, and responsibilities to streamline operations and achieve desired outcomes.

We are eager to launch our new video aimed at kids on the autism spectrum and their families, explaining in a clear and engaging way key concepts like autism, genetics and genetic testing.

A concise guide for healthcare providers to request Fragile X testing. It outlines the necessary steps, including selecting the appropriate test, providing relevant clinical information, and ensuring accurate submission for efficient processing and results.

I have heard about genetic testing for autism, but it seems unclear what the benefits are. How would that information be useful for my child and the doctors? Is this a different way to diagnose autism?

Although autism cannot be diagnosed with a genetic test, it is very important to look at the genome of people on the autism spectrum after a diagnosis is made, as finding a genetic change can help people understand better the reason for autism in their case, and give doctors important information to help when needed