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New test improves diagnosis of a common genetic cause of autism

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Tools

m-chat

Early identification of children with autism and developmental delay is critical to ensure the best possible outcomes.

M-CHAT.org is a free, online screening tool for physicians and parents to quickly assess whether a child should receive a more thorough developmental evaluation such as the ADI/ADOS.

How To Order

Testing with a buccal (cheek) swab is simple, painless and stress-free.

Publications

Matsunami N, Hadley D, Hensel CH, Christensen GB, Kim C, et al. PLoS One. 2013;8(1):e52239. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0052239.

Identification of Rare Recurrent Copy Number Variants in High-Risk Autism Families and Their Prevalence in a Large ASD Population

Kearney HM et al. Genet Med 2011; 13(7):676-679.

American College of Medical Genetics recommendations for the design and performance expectations for clinical genomic copy number microarrays intended for use in the postnatal setting for detection...

Saam J, Gudgeon J, Aston E, Brothman AR. Genet Med. 2008 Mar;10(3):181-6.

How physicians use array comparative genomic hybridization results to guide patient management in children with developmental delay

Case Studies

Williams syndrome

Turner syndrome

Mosaic trisomy 21

Chromosome 20p deletion

Angelman syndrome

17p12-p11.1 duplication

Inv dup (15) syndrome

High resolution CMA series

Order Forms

FirstStep^Dx PLUS Test Requisition

NextStep^Dx PLUS Test Requisition

NextStep^Dx PLUS Family Consent

Sample Reports

Sample Abnormal FirstStep^Dx PLUS Report

Sample Unknown FirstStep^Dx PLUS Report

Sample Normal FirstStep^Dx PLUS Report

Sample Abnormal NextStep^Dx PLUS Report

Sample Pharmacogenetics Test Report

Medical Guidelines

In 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics introduced the components of a comprehensive evaluation of autism and developmental delay.