Caskey CT. Physician-laboratory interface in X-chromosome mapping.
HOSPITAL PRACTICE (OFFICE ED.) 1991;
26:131-8, 141-2, 144. [PMID:
1918192 DOI:
10.1080/21548331.1991.11705310]
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Abstract
At the world's largest DNA diagnostic laboratory, roughly half of family studies to date have involved X-linked diseases. With the recent characterization of the fragile X gene, that percentage may increase. No matter what the genetic disease, patient studies can be readily combined with physician education, and heightened physician awareness increases the number of referrals.
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