A groundbreaking medical study demonstrates how ultrarapid long-read genome sequencing can provide life-changing genetic diagnoses for ICU patients in under a week. The technology has already enabled immediate treatment adjustments for 64% of diagnosed patients, transforming critical care decision-making.
Breakthrough in Critical Care Genetics
Medical researchers have implemented a revolutionary diagnostic approach that delivers genetic answers for critically ill patients in record time, according to reports published in the European Journal of Human Genetics. The ultrarapid long-read genome sequencing (LR-GS) pipeline achieved a median turnaround time of just 5.3 days compared to 18.4 days for standard genomic care, potentially transforming outcomes for patients in intensive care units.