The Genes preference is used to record a list of genes in the system. These are found when adding a gene in the Diagnosis section for a patient. The choice of values are selected using an autocomplete or dropdown list.


The table of Genes will display the code, name, chromosome location, and status for the gene.
When adding or editing a gene, users are presented with the below form to complete. Always press Save in the bottom right-hand corner of the browser after adding or editing a gene.

A unique code for the gene. This can be the same as the name but must be unique throughout the entire system.
A name for the gene. It is advisable to keep this unique.
The number of exons in the gene.
The location of the gene on the chromosome.
A checkbox to activate/deactivate an entry. If the preference is not active, it will not be selectable in any drop-down lists.
The reference location of the gene.
A list of related diseases for the gene.
A table oof mutations for the gene.
The name of the mutation.
A table of external references for the gene.
The code of the external reference.
The source of the external reference.
The weblink of the external reference.