Fast-tracked genetic testing helping sick kids
A new model of care in Queensland, Australia, has significantly reduced the time required to diagnose children with rare genetic immune conditions. By streamlining pathology and specialist access, the program avoids redundant testing and accelerates life-saving treatments.
Why it matters
Reducing diagnostic delays for rare diseases directly improves patient outcomes and reduces the emotional and financial burden on families.
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Add to Preferred Sources Credit: Ivan S from Pexels A new genetic testing approach for sick children with immune conditions could slash diagnosis waiting times from 12 months to as little as two weeks, University of Queensland research has found.
A study with Children's Health Queensland has shown a new genetic testing process for children with immune conditions could speed up diagnoses, fast-track treatments and save lives.
The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Immunology .
Dr. Tatiane Yanes from UQ's Frazer Institute said researchers examined nine years of genetic test data from 322 children tested through Queensland's pediatric immunology service to see how a new model of care could improve testing rates.
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