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.
Institute for Molecular Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.
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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