Piloting an Interpretive External Quality Assurance Model for Genomic Testing for Childhood Syndromes and Intellectual Disability

Abstract

Few external quality assurance programs adequately address the complexity of largescale human genome or exome analysis. To bridge this gap, Australian Genomics and the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (QAP) developed a pilot interpretive module focused on genomic testing for childhood syndromes and intellectual disabilities. The program assessed laboratories' proficiency in interpreting complex genomic data for pediatric disorders. Six clinically accredited laboratories analyzed standardized genomic, phenotypic, and referral data. Reports were evaluated using a rubric adapted from the European Molecular Genetics Quality Network model, covering genotypin..