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FISH for Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
Published on: February 23, 2011
[Rapid prenatal diagnosis for thalassemia]
1Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing.
Summary
Prenatal diagnosis of beta-thalassemia using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) accurately identified at-risk fetuses. This genetic testing enabled informed decisions regarding pregnancy management for beta-thalassemia homozygotes and Bart's hydrops fetalis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Prenatal Diagnostics

