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chromosome analysis |
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chromosome analysis, a laboratory procedure that isolates the chromosome pairs so that they may be visualized. chromosome analysis Genetics A procedure in which cells–usually of fetal origin are obtained, either in the 1st trimester by chorionic villus biopsy, or later in pregnancy by amniocentesis, and grown in a tissue culture, to
detect major chromosome defects Indications Mixed congenital anomalies with mental or growth retardation, infertility, in cryptorchidic testes, ambiguous genitalia, repeated neonatal death, advanced maternal age, and in adults, analysis of neoplasia
Specimens Amniotic fluid–prenatal; blood in green top tube; BM if leukemia is suspected; maintain at room temperature. See Banding. Cf DNA hybridization, FISH, PCR. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Chromosome analysis using different staining techniques and fluorescent in situ hybridization in Cerethium vulgatum (Gastropoda: Cerithiidae). Genetic susceptibility to lung cancer as determined by lymphocytic chromosome analysis. Both parents in our case were asymptomatic and phenotypically normal, and both refused chromosome analysis. |
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