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The perils of SNP microarray testing: uncovering unexpected consanguinity.
Pediatric neurology - 1 Jul 2013
Tarini Beth A, Konczal Laura L, Goldenberg Aaron J, Goldman Edward B, McCandless Shawn E
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BACKGROUND: Although single nucleotide polymorphism chromosomal microarrays identify areas of small genetic deletions or duplications, they can also reveal regions of homozygosity indicative of consanguinity. As more nongeneticists order single nucleotide polymorphism microarrays, they must prepare for the potential ethical, legal, and social issues that result from revelation of unanticipated consanguinity....
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