[tri-med] Re: question regarding genetic tests: Cells counted etc

Here is what our report says:
Method of Analysis:
GTG-Banding

Cultures:                1
Cells counted:        30
Cells analyzed:        5
No. of images:        9
Cells karotyped:      4
Band resolution:    550

Of course, we said it was a mistake and asked for another test.  They did a 
cheek swab and did a 'FISH' test on it.  I don't have those results - but they 
actually found even more bizarre results with it...much too deep for today :).

I hope this helps.

Elizabeth
Mom to 3 year old twins:William (3 yrs old T18 Mosaic keeping me on my toes) & 
Spencer (3 yrs old - typical 3 year old driving me insane)



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From: jwaite <jwaite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tri-med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 6:08:18 PM
Subject: [tri-med] Re: question regarding genetic tests: Cells counted etc


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barbara Farlow" <b_farlow@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> I was thinking that these numbers seem to be very small. Does anyone know 
> how many cells were involved with their own child's testing?

In 1988, 50 cells checked.
It's my understanding that these days they typically check 100.

Michelle mom to Alex (21, partial trisomy 14 mosaic) and Molly (18)
MichiganUSA 

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