Physician-laboratory interface in X-chromosome mapping.
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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Institute for Molecular Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.
D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005823:Genetics / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories; D010820:Physicians; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012729:Sex Chromosome Aberrations / Q000235:genetics*; D014960:X Chromosome