Whole genome sequencing
Whole genome sequencing (WGS; also called genome sequencing or full genome sequencing) is a laboratory procedure for determining an organism’s entire DNA sequence in one procedure.
Status: Public comment open
Why is WGS being reviewed?
WGS was selected for a health technology assessment (HTA) because of high concerns for safety, medium concerns for efficacy, and high concerns for cost.
Primary criteria ranking
- Safety = High
- Efficacy = Medium
- Cost = High
Documentation
| Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Assessment (2024) |
Assessment timeline
- Draft key questions published: October 18, 2023
- Public comment period: October 18 to 31, 2023
- Final key questions published: November 15, 2023
- Draft report published: April 4, 2024
- Public comment period: April 4 to May 6, 2024
- Final report published: May 22, 2024
- HTCC public meeting: June 14, 2024
- Draft findings and decision published: June 28, 2024
- Public comment period: June 28 to July 21, 2024
- Final findings and decision published: October 11, 2024
All future dates are estimates and subject to change.