Your doctor will consider several factors when deciding what type of genetic testing to use. You may have:
Single gene testing. These tests look for changes in one gene. Your doctor may recommend single gene testing if you have specific symptoms or a family history of a genetic disorder.
Gene panel testing. These tests focus on changes to groups of genes associated with certain symptoms or higher risk of developing diseases.
Next-gen sequencing. These tests focus on many genes. Your doctor may recommend next-gen sequencing if you have many symptoms of unknown origin or several complex health conditions.