Genetic testing and screening in children.

Genetic testing has progressed rapidly over the past two decades and is becoming common in paediatrics. This statement provides an overview of recent developments that may impact genetic testing in children. Genetics is a rapidly evolving field, and this statement focuses specifically on expanded newborn screening, next generation sequencing (NGS), incidental findings, direct-to-consumer testing, histocompatibility testing, and genetic testing in a research context. © Canadian Paediatric Society 2022. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Canadian Paediatric Society. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.