Rapid karyotyping of neonates on the basis of data from cord blood.
A method is described for karyotyping neonates on the basis of data from cord blood--by means of direct examination of dividing cells--that yields results within a few hours of birth. This method obviates the need for bone-marrow aspiration when chromosome studies are required urgently.
Garnham
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Cytogenetics Unit, Adelaide Children's Hospital, Australia.
Sutherland
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D005312:Fetal Blood; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007621:Karyotyping / Q000379:methods*