Microwaves improve chromosome G-banding in fresh blood and bone marrow.
A simple technique for obtaining good chromosomal G-banding on fresh blood and bone marrow is presented. The usual technique is modified by using a microwave oven before staining the preparations with Wright's stain.
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Laboratori de Citologia, Hematològica, Hospital Central L'Alianca, Barcelona, Spain.
Woessner
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D001769:Blood; D001853:Bone Marrow; D002871:Chromosome Banding / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping / Q000379:methods; D008872:Microwaves