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Review
. 2019 Jan;27(1):1-16.
doi: 10.1038/s41431-018-0244-x. Epub 2018 Oct 1.

European guidelines for constitutional cytogenomic analysis

Marisa Silva  1 , Nicole de Leeuw  2 , Kathy Mann  3 , Heleen Schuring-Blom  4 , Sian Morgan  5 , Daniela Giardino  6 , Katrina Rack  7 , Ros Hastings  8
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Review

European guidelines for constitutional cytogenomic analysis

Marisa Silva et al. Eur J Hum Genet. 2019 Jan.

Abstract

With advancing technology and the consequent shift towards an increasing application of molecular genetic techniques (e.g., microarrays, next-generation sequencing) with the potential for higher resolution in specific contexts, as well as the application of combined testing strategies for the diagnosis of chromosomal disorders, it is crucial that cytogenetic/cytogenomic services keep up to date with technology and have documents that provide guidance in this constantly evolving scenario. These new guidelines therefore aim to provide an updated, practical and easily available document that will enable genetic laboratories to operate within acceptable standards and to maintain a quality service.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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