Allele

The Allele preference is used in the Genomics Test Type. There is an Allele dropdown field in the Variants table in the result screen of a Genomics test.

Location

The table for the Allele will display the code, name and the status.

Configuration

When adding or editing an Allele, the following form opens to complete.
Always press Save in the bottom right hand corner of the browser after adding or editing an Allele.

Code (Required, Unique)

A unique code for the Allele. This can be the same as the name but must be unique throughout the entire system.

Name (Required)

A name for the preference. It is advisable to keep this unique.

Gene

To link the allele to a gene select the gene from the dropdown list here. The Genes are set in the Genes preference.

Chromosome

To add a chromosome to the allele select the chromosome from the dropdown list here. The Chromosomes are set in the Chromosome preference.

Active

A checkbox to activate / deactivate an entry. If the preference is not active, it will not be selectable in any drop down lists.

Syndrome

To add a syndrome or diagnosis to the allele select the syndrome from the dropdown list here. The Syndromes are set in the Diagnoses preference.