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Indication

This is a clinical test intended for Help: Diagnosis

Clinical summary

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A disorder that results from a chromosomal abnormality. [from NCI]

Conditions tested

Target population

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Not provided

Clinical validity

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PMID: 21965346, 17637806

Citations

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Clinical utility

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Establish or confirm diagnosis

Citations
  • Guidelines for molecular karyotyping in constitutional genetic diagnosis. - PubMed ID: 17637806

Practice guidelines

  • NSGC, 2021
    National Society of Genetic Counselors Position Statement: Prenatal Cell-Free DNA Screening

Consumer resources

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