Pitfalls in the interpretation of molecular diagnostic tests.

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Application of the tools of molecular genetics has vastly increased the power of genetic diagnosis, but also raises significant challenges in interpretation. Molecular tests can be used for diagnosis of an affected individual or determination of carrier status. Either direct mutation analysis or linkage analysis is used in various disorders. Major pitfalls in interpretation of direct tests include mistaking...

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