title: An overview of clinical molecular genetics.
abstract: Clinical molecular genetics has recently become recognized as a diagnostic discipline. This article covers the evolution, structure, and possible forward development of clinical molecular genetics. Topics covered include general test categories, introducing new tests, laboratory facilities, staffing and training, and overview of quality issues.
authors.affiliation: Regional Molecular Genetics Laboratory, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester, UK. relles.@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Elles
mesh_terms: D005820:Genetic Testing; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006579:Heterozygote; D006801:Humans; D008967:Molecular Biology / Q000379:methods*; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011786:Quality Control; D012106:Research; D013048:Specimen Handling; D006113:United Kingdom