Genetic Testing
- Genomic Tests and Family History by Levels of Evidence
The CDC Office of Public Health Genomics ranks the following list for levels of evidence of genomic tests and family health history in practice . This approach was based on a paper by Khoury
Green
- FDA label requires use of test to inform choice or dose of a drug
- CMS covers testing
- Clinical practice guidelines based on systematic review supports testing
Yellow
- FDA label mentions biomarkers*
- CMS coverage with evidence development
- Clinical practice guideline, not based on systematic review, supports use of test
- Clinical practice guideline finds insufficient evidence but does not discourage use of test
- Systematic review, without clinical practice guideline, supports use of test
- Systematic review finds insufficient evidence but does not discourage use of test
- Clinical practice guideline recommends dosage adjustment, but does not address testing
Red
- FDA label cautions against use
- CMS decision against coverage
- Clinical practice guideline recommends against use of test
- Clinical practice guideline finds insufficient evidence and discourages use of test
- Systematic review recommends against use
- Systematic review finds insufficient evidence and discourages use
- Evidence available only from published studies without systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines, FDA label or CMS labels coverage decision
*Can be reassigned to Green of Red of one or more conditions in these categories apply
Tier 1/Green category: represents genomic and family health history applications which have a base of synthesized evidence supporting implementation into practice.
| Gene, Gene/Drug, Test, or Family History | Disorder/Indication | Use* | Synthesized Evidence Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer—Breast/Ovarian | |||
| family history of breast/ovarian or other types of BRCA-related cancer | hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in women | risk prediction for referral for BRCA genetic counseling | USPSTF NCCN Guideline NCCN Task Force |
| first-degree family history of breast cancer | chemoprevention of breast cancer | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| family history of known breast/ovarian cancer with deleterious BRCA mutation | hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in women | risk prediction; referral to counseling for BRCA genetic testing | USPSTF |
| HER2/trastuzumab | invasive breast cancer | PGx | NICE ASCO FDA-Device FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HER2/pertuzumab | invasive breast cancer | PGx | FDA-Device FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HER2/ado-trastuzumab emtansine | metastatic breast cancer | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HER2/everolimus | advanced HR+ HER2- breast cancer | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HER2/lapatinib (in combination with capecitabine or letrozole) | advanced or metastatic breast cancer | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HER2 | invasive breast cancer | PGx | ASCO/CAP NICE |
| ER /fulvestrant | metastatic breast cancer | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| ER/exemestane | ER+ early breast cancer | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information NICE |
| ER/anastrozole or letrozole | ER+ early invasive breast cancer | PGx | NICE |
| ER and PgR | invasive breast cancer, breast cancer recurrences | PGx | ASCO/CAP NCCN Task Force |
| Oncotype DX® adjuvant chemotherapy | ER+/LN-/HER2- breast cancer, intermediate risk of recurrence | prognostic; guiding decision-making: adjuvant chemotherapy | NICE NCCN Task Force |
| Cancer—Colorectal | |||
| Testing for Lynch syndrome | newly diagnosed colorectal cancer | screening, cascade testing of relatives | EGAPP (2009) |
| Testing for Lynch syndrome | known Lynch syndrome in family | diagnostic, screening | EGAPP (2009)
NCCN |
| KRAS/cetuximab, panitumumab | metastatic colorectal cancer | PGx | EGAPP NCCN ASCO FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 (CEACAM5 or CEA) | invasive colorectal cancer | prognostic | ASCO/CAP NCCN NCCN Task Force |
| Cancer—Gastric | |||
| HER2/trastuzumab | gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma | PGx | FDA-Device FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| c-Kit protein (CD 117)/imatinib | gastrointestinal stromal tumors | PGx | FDA-Device FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Cancer—Leukemia/lymphoma | |||
| Philadelphia chromosome, T315I mutation/dasatinib | chronic myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia | PGx; diagnostic | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Philadelphia chromosome/imatinib | chronic myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia | PGx; diagnostic | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Philadelphia chromosome/bosutinib | chronic myelogenous leukemia | PGx; diagnostic | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Philadelphia chromosome/nilotinib | chronic myeloid leukemia | PGx; diagnostic | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| PML/RARα/tretinoin | acute promyelocytic leukemia | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| PML/RARα/arsenic trioxide | acute promyelocytic leukemia | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| PDGFRB/imatinib | myelodysplastic/ myeloproliferative diseases | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CD25/denileukin diftitox | persistent or recurrent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CD20/tositumomab | Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/rasburicase | leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumor malignancies | PGx, pretreatment screening in patients at higher risk for G6PD deficiency (e.g., African or Mediterranean ancestry) | FDA-PGx Drug Information CPIC |
| Chromosome 5q deletion/lenalidomide | transfusion-dependent anemia due to low-or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes associated with a deletion 5q | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Cancer—Lung | |||
| EGFR (exon 19 deletions and exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutations)/afatinib | metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer | PGx | FDA-Device FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| EGFR (exon 19 deletions and exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutations)/erlotinib | locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer | PGx | NICE NCCN Task Force FDA-Device FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| ALK gene rearrangement/crizotinib | non-small cell lung cancer | PGx | FDA-Device FDA-PGx Drug Information NCCN Task Force |
| Cancer—Melanoma | |||
| BRAF V600E/K /trametinib | unresectable or metastatic melanoma | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information FDA-Device |
| BRAF V600E/dabrafenib | unresectable or metastatic melanoma | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information FDA-Device |
| BRAFV600E/vemurafenib | unresectable or metastatic melanoma | PGx | NICE FDA-PGx Drug Information FDA-Device |
| Cardiovascular disease | |||
| DNA testing and LDL-C concentration measurement | familial hypercholesterolemia | cascade testing of relatives of people diagnosed with FH | NICE |
| family history of cardiovascular disease before age 50 years in male relatives and age 60 years in female relatives | cholesterol screening | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| Infectious disease | |||
| HLA-B*5701/abacavir | HIV | PGx | DHHS Advisory Committee CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CCR5-tropic HIV-1 /maraviroc | HIV | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information HHS Panel |
| Other | |||
| CFTR (G551D)/ivacaftor | cystic fibrosis | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HLA-B*1502/carbamazepine | epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia; pretreatment screening for those with ancestry in populations genetically at-risk for certain serious dermatologic reactions | PGx, pretreatment screening for those with ancestry in populations genetically at-risk for certain serious dermatologic reactions | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/pimozide | Tourette’s disorder | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/tetrabenazine | chorea associated with Huntington’s disease | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/pegloticase | chronic gout in adults refractory to conventional therapy | PGx, pretreatment screening in patients at higher risk for G6PD deficiency (e.g., African or Mediterranean ancestry) | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Parental history of hip fracture | osteoporosis screening in women | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| family history, especially siblings, with hereditary hemochromatosis | hereditary hemochromatosis | risk prediction; counseling for genetic testing among asymptomatic people | USPSTF |
| newborn screening panel | 31 core conditions | screening | SACHDNC |
*Pharmacogenomic applications have been classified in the Use column as either PGx (which may relate to drug choice, prevention of adverse events, or other uses of the information gained through testing), or PGx-dose (when specific dosing-related guidance is provided, or mention of a potential effect on dose is noted in the evidence sources cited). Additional Use categories include: screening, cascade testing, risk prediction, diagnostic, and prognostic.
Source Abbreviations: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC), Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention (EGAPP), National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (SACHDNC), US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Tier 2/Yellow category: represents genomic and family health history applications have synthesized evidence that is insufficient to support routine implementation in practice; however, existing evidence may provide information for informed decision making by providers and patients.
| Gene, Gene/Drug, Test, or Family History | Disorder/Indication | Use* | Synthesized Evidence Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer—Breast | |||
| gene expression profiles | breast cancer | Recurrence: risk prediction; prognostic | EGAPP |
| ER-alpha and PgR status/ER-alpha (ESR1)-modulating agents | invasive breast cancer and breast cancer | PGx – recurrence risk prediction; prognostic | NCCN Task Force NCCN Task Force ASCO/CAP |
| CYP2D6/tamoxifen | risk for primary breast cancer or breast cancer recurrence | PGx – informing therapeutic choice | BCBSA TEC |
| Cancer—Colorectal | |||
| first-degree family history of colorectal cancer at a younger age or multiple affected first-degree relatives | colorectal cancer screening | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| BRAF c.1799T>A (p.V600E) | colon cancer | prognostic | NCCN Task Force NCCN Guideline |
| BRAF V600E/cetuximab, panitumumab | metastatic colorectal cancer | PGx | EGAPP NCCN Task Force |
| UGT1A1/irinotecan | Metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information EGAPP |
| testing for Lynch syndrome | patients meeting revised Bethesda guidelines or Amsterdam criteria | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| testing for Lynch syndrome | endometrial cancer in women under 50 years of age | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| consideration of testing for Lynch syndrome | people with 5% or higher risk of Lynch syndrome based on any prediction model | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| testing for Lynch syndrome | colorectal cancer diagnosed under 70 years of age, and those 70 and older who meet Bethesda guidelines | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| testing for Lynch syndrome | colorectal cancer in patients younger than 50 years | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| testing for Lynch syndrome | synchronous or metachronous colorectal or other Lynch syndrome-related tumors, at any age | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| testing for Lynch syndrome | MSI-H histology in colorectal cancer patients younger than 60 years | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| testing for Lynch syndrome | colorectal cancer in patient with relative (one or more first-degree) with Lynch syndrome related cancer that was diagnosed under age 50 years | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| testing for Lynch syndrome | colorectal cancer in patient with relatives (two or more first- or second-degree) with Lynch syndrome related cancer at any age | diagnostic, screening | NCCN |
| Cancer—Leukemia | |||
| FLT3-ITD | acute myeloid leukemia | predictive; prognostic | NCCN Task Force |
| CEBPA mutation | acute myeloid leukemia | predictive; prognostic | NCCN Task Force |
| NPM1 mutation | acute myeloid leukemia | predictive; prognostic | NCCN Task Force |
| KIT mutation | acute myeloid leukemia | predictive; prognostic | NCCN Task Force |
| Philadelphia chromosome/busulfan | chronic myelogenous leukemia | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| UGT1A1*28homozygotes/nilotinib | Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| FIP1L1-PDGFRα kinase/imatinib | hypereosinophilic syndrome and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| TPMT/thiopurines (mercaptopurine) | acute lymphatic leukemia | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| TPMT/thiopurines (thioguanine) | acute, non-lymphocytic leukemias | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Cancer—Lung | |||
| KRAS mutations [except c38G>A]/anti-EGFR therapy | non–small cell lung cancer | predictive; prognostic | NCCN Task Force |
| Cancer—Melanoma | |||
| G6PD/dabrafenib | unresectable or metastatic melanoma | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| family history of skin cancer | skin cancer screening in adults | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| Cancer—Other | |||
| DPD testing/5-FU (capecitabine) | Dukes’ C colon cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer, metastatic breast cancer | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| family history of bladder cancer | bladder cancer screening | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| c-Kit D816V/imatinib | aggressive systemic mastocytosis | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| TPMT/cisplatin | metastatic testicular tumors, metastatic ovarian tumors, advanced bladder cancer | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Cardiovascular | |||
| family history relevant to dyslipidemia (otherwise undefined) | lipid screening in infants, children, adolescents, or young adults (up to age 20) | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| first-degree family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm requiring surgical repair | abdominal aortic aneurysm screening | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| SLCO1B1/simvastatin | dyslipidemia | PGx-dose | CPIC |
| CYP2C9, VKORC1/warfarin | venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation and/or cardiac valve replacement, myocardial infarction | PGx-dose | CMS CED ACMG CPIC |
| CYP2D6/metoprolol | hypertension, angina pectoris, heart failure | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/carvedilol | chronic heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction, hypertension | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/carvedilol | chronic heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction, hypertension | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/propafenone | atrial fibrillation | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19/clopidogrel | non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial disease |
PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information CPIC AHRQ |
| CYP2C19/prasugrel | acute coronary syndrome managed with percutaneous coronary intervention | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19/tricagrelor | acute coronary syndrome | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| LDLR/pravastatin | hypercholesterolemia | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| F5, SERPINC1/eltrombopag | thrombocytopenia | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Endocrine disorders | |||
| G6PD/chlorpropamide | glycemic control, type 2 diabetes in adults | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/glimepiride | glycemic control, type 2 diabetes in adults | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/glipizide | glycemic control, type 2 diabetes in adults | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/glyburide | glycemic control, type 2 diabetes in adults | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Gastroenterology | |||
| CYP2C19/pantoprazole | gastroesophageal reflux disease, pathological hypersecretory conditions | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19/omeprazole | duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19/esomeprazole | gastroesophageal reflux disease, NSAID-associated gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer recurrence, pathological hypersecretory conditions |
PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19/rabeprazole | gastroesophageal reflux disease, duodenal ulcers, pathological hypersecretory conditions | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19, CYP1A2/dexlansoprazole | erosive esophagitis, heartburn | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Infectious Disease | |||
| G6PD/chloroquine phosphate | malaria, extraintestinal amebiasis | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/dapsone (tablet) | leprosy | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information DailyMed |
| G6PD/mafenide acetate (for 5% topical solution) | bacterial infections | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/nitrofurantoin | antibacterial, specific urinary tract infections | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/primaquine | vivax malaria, radical cure (prevention of relapse) | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/quinine sulfate | uncomplicatedPlasmodium falciparum malaria | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim | bacterial infections | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| IL28B/boceprevir | chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| IL28B/telaprevir | chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| IL28B/peginterferon alfa-2b | chronic hepatitis C | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19/voriconazole | invasive aspergillosis, candidemia and disseminated candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis,Scedosporium apiospermum andFusarium spp. infection | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Neurology | |||
| CYP2C19/clobazam | seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HLA-B*1502/phenytoin | generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus and for seizures that occur during neurosurgery; testing pertains to risk for certain serious dermatologic reactions, which may be higher in patients of Chinese or Asian ancestry | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HLAB*1502/ carbamazepine | epilepsy, other seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, bipolar disorder | PGx-dose | CPIC |
| CYP2D6, CYP2C19/diazepam | epilepsy | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/dextromethorphan and quinidine | pseudobulbar affect | PGx, PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Psychiatry | |||
| parental history of depression | major depressive disorder screening in adolescents | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| family history of depression | depression screening in adults | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| CYP2D6/amitriptyline | depression | PGx-dose | CPIC |
| CYP2D6/desipramine | depression | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/fluoxetine | major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/imipramine | depression | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/nortriptyline | depression | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/trimipramine | depression | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/venlafaxine | major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder | PGx, PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19, CYP2D6/citalopram | depression | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/aripiprazole | schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, major depressive disorder, autistic disorder | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/clozapine | schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/iloperidone | schizophrenia | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/risperidone | schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, autistic disorder | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/atomoxetine | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/clomipramine | obsessive-compulsive disorder | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6, CYP2C19/fluvoxamine | obsessive compulsive disorder | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6, CYP2C19/doxepin | insomnia | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/modafinil | narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work disorder | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Rheumatology | |||
| CYP2C19/carisoprodol | musculoskeletal conditions | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C9/celecoxib | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea | PGx-dose | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C9/flurbiprofen | rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| TPMT/thiopurines (azathioprine) | renal homotransplantation, rheumatoid arthritis | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| Other | |||
| family history of developmental dysplasia of the hip | developmental dysplasia of the hip screening in infants | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| family history of diabetes | gestational diabetes screening | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| family history of neonatal jaundice | Hyberbilirubinemia screening in infants; prevention of chronic bilirubin encephalopathy | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| family history of age-related macular degeneration | visual acuity screening in older adults | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| family history of chronic kidney disease | chronic kidney disease screening | risk prediction | USPSTF |
| family history for common diseases | common diseases | risk prediction | NIH State of the Science |
| CYP2D6/tolterodine | overactive bladder | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| HPRT1/mycophenolic acid | organ rejection | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2C19/drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol | pregnancy prevention, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, moderate acne | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| UGT1A1/indacaterol | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/codeine | pain | PGx-dose | CPIC FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/tramadol and acetaminophen | acute pain | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| CYP2D6/cevimeline | dry mouth in patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| DPD/fluorouracil cream | multiple actinic or solar keratoses |
PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/dapsone (gel) | acne vulgaris | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/dapsone (tablet) | dermatitis herpetiformis | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information DailyMed |
| G6PD/(polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium ascorbate, & ascorbice acid for oral solution) | laxative, preparation for colonoscopy in adults | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/sodium nitrite | life-threatening, acute cyanide poisoning | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| G6PD/succimer | lead poisoning, pediatric | PGx | FDA-PGx Drug Information |
| next generation sequencing/whole genome sequence | various rare familial diseases | diagnostic | BCBS TEC |
| various molecular, cytogenetic biochemical and other tests** | single gene disorders and chromosomal abnormalities where diagnosis and management may require use of genetic tests even without formal evidence synthesis and reviews by evidence panels | diagnosis, management, carrier testing | NIH GTR |
*Pharmacogenomic applications have been classified in the Use column as either PGx (which may relate to drug choice, prevention of adverse events, or other uses of the information gained through testing), or PGx-dose (when specific dosing-related guidance is provided, or mention of a potential effect on dose is noted in the evidence sources cited). Additional Use categories include: screening, cascade testing, risk prediction, diagnostic, and prognostic.
**This entry includes many genetic disorders for which there are no evidence-based recommendations, clinical guidelines or systematic reviews. However, a systematic search for evidence-based recommendations and reviews has not been conducted to date by our office. We expect further refinements in this classification in the near future.
Source Abbreviations: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC), Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention (EGAPP), National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (SACHDNC), US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Tier 3/Red category: represents genomic and family health history applications either have synthesized evidence culminating in recommendations against use (or discouraging use), OR no relevant synthesized evidence was identified. Such applications are not ready for routine practice, but may be considered in clinical and population research.
| Gene, Gene/Drug, Test, or Family History | Disorder/Indication | Use* | Synthesized Evidence Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFE | hereditary hemochromatosis | population screening | USPSTF |
| routine BRCA genetic counseling, routine BRCA testing | Hereditary breast/ovarian cancer, in women whose family history is not associated with an increased risk of BRCA mutations | population screening | USPSTF |
| panels for various genetic risk factors | common diseases | risk assessment, disease prevention | Multiple sources, for example:EGAPP |
| next generation sequencing/whole genome sequence | various common diseases | risk prediction | Rapidly evolving landscape; gaps in knowledge exist for analytic validity, clinical validity and clinical utility |
| SNP panels | type 2 diabetes | risk prediction | EGAPP |
| TCF7L2 genotyping | type 2 diabetes | risk prediction | EGAPP |
| NRAS or PIK3CA mutation analysis and/or testing for loss of PTEN or AKT protein expression/anti-EGFR therapy | metastatic colorectal cancer | PGx | EGAPP Systematic review |
| CYP450 testing/SSRIs | non-psychotic depression | PGx, PGx-dose | EGAPP |
| tumor gene expression analysis (Prolaris®, Oncotype Dx® Prostate | prostate cancer | prognostic, management | BCBS TEC |
| emerging genomic tests in the CDC’sGAPP Finder |
various disorders | various uses | Almost all of these applications (except when listed above) have insufficient information on analytic or clinical validity, or clinical utility |
*Pharmacogenomic applications have been classified in the Use column as either PGx (which may relate to drug choice, prevention of adverse events, or other uses of the information gained through testing), or PGx-dose (when specific dosing-related guidance is provided, or mention of a potential effect on dose is noted in the evidence sources cited). Additional Use categories include: screening, cascade testing, risk prediction, diagnostic, and prognostic.
Source Abbreviations: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC), Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention (EGAPP), National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (SACHDNC), US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Other Abbreviations: estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PgR), pharmacogenomics (PGx), single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
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