Cytogenetic Analysis
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Examination of chromosomes to diagnose, classify, screen for, or manage genetic diseases and abnormalities. Following preparation of the sample, KARYOTYPING is performed and/or the specific chromosomes are analyzed. |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cytological Techniques (1971-1999),Genetic Techniques (1967-1999) |
Cytogenetic Analysis Categories.
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Chromosome Banding - Staining of bands, or chromosome segments, allowing the precise identification of individual chromosomes or parts of chromosomes. Applications include the determination of chromosome rearrangements in malformation syndromes and cancer, the chemistry of chromosome segments, chromosome changes during evolution, and, in conjunction with cell hybridization studies, chromosome mapping. |
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Mitotic Index - An expression of the number of mitoses found in a stated number of cells. |
Cytogenetic Analysis Definitions and Terms
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