Diagnosis of adult hereditary pulmonary disease and the role of genetic testing.

Shah, Parina; Nathanson, Katherine; Holmes, Anne Marie; Hadjiliadis, Denis · Chest · 2010

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Abstract

Genetic testing is becoming a common component of medical practice and is used to determine definitive diagnoses for several adult pulmonary diseases. It is important for pulmonologists to know when to use genetic tests for diagnosis and medical management. This article describes diagnosis of rare hereditary pulmonary disease in adults and the role of genetic testing. A summary on coding and reimbursement is included.

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