Committed to making a difference in the lives of patients with rare genetic disorders of obesity and enhancing access to genetic testing, Rhythm has engaged PreventionGenetics as a partner to offer a free, multigene panel that includes genes potentially associated with several rare genetic disorders of obesity for eligible patients.
Although genetic testing is not required to diagnose some rare genetic disorders of obesity (e.g., Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Alström Syndrome), it can play an important role in diagnosing others (e.g., Leptin Receptor and POMC deficiencies). Genetic test results should be evaluated based on clinical presentation.
Clinical studies of investigational treatments for some of these rare disorders are ongoing.
A medical geneticist from PreventionGenetics is available for you to consult with regarding the test results, if needed.
Test reports on variants in genes potentially associated with several rare genetic disorders of obesity, including:
This panel is not a test for Prader-Willi Syndrome; a different type of genetic test is typically utilized for suspected cases.
Rhythm has engaged PreventionGenetics, an independent, CLIA-accredited clinical DNA testing laboratory.
Patient eligibility criteria:
Blood and buccal swab kits are both available for in-office sample collection, depending on your preference. Saliva-based kits are also available for your patients to collect samples at home; call PreventionGenetics at 844-513-3994 to learn more about this option.
Test results will be sent approximately 3 weeks after the lab receives the sample and completed forms.
Licensed genetic counselors are available for your patients to speak with both before testing and after you've had a chance to review their test results with them.