What do genetic tests mean in Pulmonary Fibrosis / ILD? (genomic testing interpretation)

What do genetic test results mean in cases of pulmonary fibrosis / interstitial lung diseases (ILD)? How are genetic testing results interpreted?

Super complex topic in this episode:
When do we request genetic (genomic) testing for patients with ILD / pulmonary fibrosis?
Where is genetic testing conducted?
What tests are normally done for pulmonary fibrosis? (telomere length, telomere-related genes, surfactant-related genes)
How are abnormal genetic variants identified? Do all variants carry the same risk?
Why do we need genetic counselling to correctly interpret the results?

#pulmonaryfibrosis #ILD #genetictesting

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