12. Genetic evaluation of CLL using SNP-array CGH: Comparison with retrospective FISH data in our institution.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common adult leukemia in Canada. Genetic evaluation can be done using conventional karyotyping, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), genomic arrays, Sanger sequencing and next generation sequencing methods. FISH usually targets 17p and 11q deletions, associated with poor clinical outcome. For almost 2 years, our laboratory as transitioned from FISH to genomic arrays.
Source: Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Source Type: research