SCE (Sister Chromatid Exchange)
| TEST CODE | ST01180 |
| TEST NAME | SCE (Sister Chromatid Exchange) |
| RELATED GENE | X |
| SYNONYMOUS | X |
| OMIM | |
| HEREDITY | |
| CLINICAL AREA | Sister chromatid exchange (SCE) frequency is used as an index of chromosomal stability against environmental or genetic mutagens. An average of 10 (1-14) SCEs per cell can be observed in normal individuals. This rate increases approximately 15-20 times in patients with Bloom syndrome. |
| METHOD | |
| SAMPLE TYPE | Heparinized Blood / Bone Marrow |
| QUANTITY | 3 mL |
| TAT | 21 DAYS |