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Variability in laboratory reporting practices for regions of homozygosity indicating parental relatedness as identified by SNP microarray testing.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Dec 2012
Grote Lauren, Myers Melanie, Lovell Anne, Saal Howard, Lipscomb Sund Kristen
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PURPOSE: Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarrays are capable of detecting regions of homozygosity (ROH) that can suggest parental consanguinity or incest. This study was designed to describe the variable reporting practices of clinical laboratories in the United States regarding ROH found on SNP microarray tests, to discuss the follow-up practices of laboratory personnel when findings of ROH indicate...
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