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CYTOGENETIC STUDY, CHROMOSOME BREAKAGE FOR ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA

Test Code: CG ATAXIA
General Information: Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare, autosomal recessive chromosomal breakage syndrome characterized by progressive cerebellar ataxia, telangiectasias, immune deficiency and a predisposition to malignancy. Increases in chromosomal breakage and rearrangements can be observed on peripheral blood cultures of individuals affected with AT.
Indications: Individuals clinically suspected of being affected with AT.

 

 


 
 


 
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