Analysis technique

The Childhood Epilepsy Panel is performed using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), an advanced technique that offers deep, large-scale deciphering of the genome. The technique has revolutionized genetics by enabling different approaches for high-throughput, scalable sequencing.

Bioinformatics

Panels may include both coding, non-coding, and regulatory regions of the genome, sequenced to a minimum depth of 20. Any coding regions are analyzed +/- 10 base pairs from the exon-intron boundary. The data is analyzed and annotated with our state-of-the-art in-house developed computational pipeline, integrating high-tech machine learning algorithms with industry-standard software solutions to deliver the most comprehensive data analysis. Throughout the workflow, rigorous quality control steps ensure consistent, valid, and accurate results. A plethora of professional, curated databases are integrated into our pipeline, including, but not limited to, gnomAD, ClinVar, Omim, HGMD, RefSeq, and DBSNP, ensuring high confidence variant classifications. Furthermore, several prediction tools are integrated into the variant classification, such as SIFT, PolyPhen, MutationTaster, AION, SpliceFinder, etc. All quality assessment metrics are available upon request. In case of failure to acquire data from specific genomic target regions within a panel, you will be notified.

Sample requirement

• Blood (2-5 ml EDTA-blood)

• DNA (minimum 3 µg)

• Saliva (minimum 2mL)

Test specifications

The test is performed as data extract (virtual targeted panel) from whole exome data.

Chemistry: Twist Biosystems Human Core Exome

Hardware: Illumina Novaseq 6000 Sequencer

Data processing: An in-house bioinformatic pipeline performs variable calling and filtering calling.

Metrics: Average read depth >100-fold. On target coverage,>97% at a >20-fold read depth