(a) Describe the actions with reason that should be taken under the following situations: (i) An unlabelled collection tube with a requisition for a V Leiden test is received in the laboratory. (ii) After PCR, the amplification control has failed to yield a product. (iii) DNA is stored overnight in a refrigerator set at 8oC but reads 14 oC. (iv) An isolated DNA sample is to be stored for at least 6 months. (v) The expiration date on a reagent has passed. (b) Explain briefly about genetic testing for new-born, including the importance of genetic testing and the disorder that genetic testing can detect.

(a) Describe the actions with reason that should be taken under the following situations: (i) An unlabelled collection tube with a requisition for a V Leiden test is received in the laboratory. (ii) After PCR, the amplification control has failed to yield a product. (iii) DNA is stored overnight in a refrigerator set at 8oC but reads 14 oC. (iv) An isolated DNA sample is to be stored for at least 6 months. (v) The expiration date on a reagent has passed. (b) Explain briefly about genetic testing for new-born, including the importance of genetic testing and the disorder that genetic testing can detect.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael Cummings

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Chapter15: Genomes And Genomics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6QP: Which of the following best describes the process of DNA sequencing? a. DNA is separated on a gel,...

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