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FirstStepDx PLUS is a Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) designed to identify an underlying genetic cause in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and intellectual disability. Lineagen makes genetic testing easy and accessible for everyone. Your patient's sample is collected with a painless, non-invasive cheek swab, and Lineagen handles all of the insurance correspondence followed by delivery of a thorough, yet easy-to-read report.
FirstStepDx PLUS Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) genetic testing service includes:
Comprehensive interpretation and reporting of FirstStepDx PLUS CMA leads to a high detection rate in clinically relevant results
FirstStepDx PLUS can detect an underlying genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder and developmental delay, which means opening up new treatment options and pointing towards necessary evaluations. A Chromosomal Microarray for children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delay can pinpoint one of hundreds of known conditions that may be responsible for your patient's clinical features. New management options and treatments should be considered, including evaluations for co-occurring medical issues, and recurrence risk for the family.
FirstStepDx PLUS Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) genetic testing for children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delay is optimized to increase detection rate, as well as rule out many other conditions.
Our genetic counselors explain the test results in a thorough, but easy-to-understand report. Even if this is your first genetic test, you'll have no trouble understanding the results and advising parents on their options.
The report also includes a section for parents and, if there are any questions, you have unlimited access to our genetic counselors.
For some healthcare providers, the most challenging part of ordering a genetic test is the long process of authorizations and appeals.
Lineagen takes the insurance burden from providers and their staff by assisting in every step of the process. This way providers can focus on direct patient care.
