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Genetic Testing for the CdLS Spectrum (post birth)


Genetic tests have been developed to identify changes in any of the genes associated with the CdLS spectrum. A referral to a clinical geneticist can be made if parents feel that it would be useful to discuss the possibility of testing for the child with a CdLS spectrum syndrome. Genetic testing is not always appropriate or necessary (particularly if a doctor is very certain about the clinical diagnosis), but would be the only way to approach prenatal testing for future pregnancies.

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Genetic Testing for the CdLS Spectrum (post birth)

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If available, first-line genetic testing should be performed using panel sequencing to screen all genes known to cause CdLS spectrum (NIPBL, SMC1A, SMC3, RAD21, BRD4, HDAC8 and ANKRD11). Medico-legal, technical, and insurance-related national practices may require other tests, such as Sanger sequencing of individual genes.

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