An overview of clinical molecular genetics
- 1 October 1997
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Molecular Biotechnology
- Vol. 8 (2) , 95-104
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02752254
Abstract
Clinical molecular genetics has recently become recognized as a diagnostic discipline. This article covers the evolution, structure, and possible forward development of clinical molecular genetics. Topics covered include general test categories, introducing new tests, laboratory facilities, staffing and training, and overview of quality issues.Keywords
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