RFLNA rs116909606 COVID-19 risk

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19.
  • The effect size reported is 1.36 with p=7e-6 in about 209 thousand individuals.

Key takeaways This variant is linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19. The effect size reported is 1.36 with p=7e-6 in about 209 thousand individuals.

What the research says This variant is associated with severe COVID-19 [PMID 35224516]. The reported effect size is 1.36 with p=7e-6 in about 209 thousand individuals [PMID 35224516].

Reported associations Severe COVID-19 This variant is associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19, reported effect size 1.36 p=7e-6 in about 209 thousand individuals [PMID 35224516].

Evidence quality The evidence comes from a genome-wide association study of about 209 thousand individuals [PMID 35224516]. The variant is associated with severe COVID-19, effect size 1.36 p=7e-6. No conflicting findings are reported in the supplied data.

No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does rs116909606 mean?

rs116909606 is a genetic variant in the RFLNA gene that has been associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19.

Is this variant linked to COVID-19?

Yes it is linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19 according to a genome-wide association study.

Can I test for rs116909606?

Testing for rs116909606 can be done through DNA analysis services that include this SNP.