cytogenetics

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – CombiMatrix is developing two new tests that will expand its place in the reproductive health market, one of which will complement existing chromosomal microarray analysis services and the other of which will open CombiMatrix up to a new market segment.

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – PerkinElmer will continue to sell microarrays and software developed by Signature Genomics, despite its decision to shutter the company's laboratory services business.

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) - While chromosomal microarray analysis has become the first-tier cytogenetic test for diagnosing individuals with constitutional abnormalities around the world, geneticists continue to struggle with a high level of findings of unknown significance.

Affymetrix has provided more information about how it achieved US Food and Drug Administration clearance for its CytoScan Dx Assay chromosomal microarray analysis offering.

Chromosomal microarray analysis may be widely regarded as a first-tier method for both pediatric and prenatal cytogenetic testing, but that hasn't convinced some insurers to reimburse such tests.

The discovery of variants of unknown significance during a prenatal chromosomal microarray analysis can create headaches for genetic counselors who are used to delivering certain results to patients, according to the authors of a recent paper.