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Perform a copy number analysis using chromosomal microarray
Considerations
- Correct nomenclature for description of any copy number changes
- Principles and applications of relevant methods and techniques
- The principles of chromosomal microarray
- The significance of sensitivity and limitations of technique
- Relevant current quality control procedures and characteristics of substandard results
- Factors affecting the integrity of samples and reagents, and contamination
- The nature and effect of possible artefact
- Use of appropriate analytical software and clinically interpret findings
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
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| # 4 | Outcome Recognise normal cellular morphology of representative tissues and organs and common pathobiological processes associated with them |
| # 5 | Outcome Perform a range of laboratory techniques used in screening and investigating histopathological and haematological malignancy disorders |
| # 6 | Outcome Apply the principles of internal quality control and external quality assessment and draw conclusions about assay performance |
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