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Whole Genome Sequencing

WGS: Sequencing of the entire genome. Captures all variants (coding and non-coding) and is used in research, rare disease diagnostics, and increasingly in oncology.

Example in a sentence

WGS was ordered to find the cause of the rare disease.

Key facts

  • Full genome; no capture step.
  • Captures coding and non-coding; higher cost than WES.

Category: Sequencing

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