title: The technology and use of blastomere analysis.
abstract: With the use of blastomere analysis, it is possible to screen for serious genetic disease before initiating pregnancy through in vitro fertilization. The analysis provides information about an embryo's genetic composition before implantation. This article describes the technique of blastomere analysis and its current and potential uses. Implications for nursing practice and education are identified.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298-0567.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Munro
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Pickler
mesh_terms: D001757:Blastomeres; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005544:Forecasting; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000379:methods