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Although short-read next-generation sequencing expanded variant detection and enabled simultaneous analysis of multiple adrenal genes, its performance remains limited within the\n                    <jats:italic>RCCX<\/jats:italic>\n                    region due to misalignment artefacts and inability to resolve complex structural rearrangements. Recently, long-read sequencing (LRS) has emerged as a single-platform technology capable of resolving the\n                    <jats:italic>CYP21A2\u2013CYP21A1P<\/jats:italic>\n                    module, accurately detecting all variant classes and directly determining cis\/trans phase. Comparative studies demonstrated complete concordance with standard methods while revealing additional rearrangements previously undetectable, positioning LRS as a future reference method for high-resolution genotyping. These advances extend beyond diagnostic refinement to impact population-level strategies, where integration of molecular testing into newborn screening algorithms reduces false positives, accelerates referral pathways, and enhances salt-wasting risk prediction. In this review, we summarized the historical development, technical limitations, and clinical implications of current and emerging molecular approaches for CAH diagnosis. We highlight how LRS and integrative analytical tools are reshaping clinical practice, refining genetic counselling, and guiding personalized therapeutic strategies. 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