Exam: Genetic Disorders in Paediatrics Complete Guide to Aneuploidies Down Syndrome Turner Syndrome Microdeletion and Imprinting Disorders
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A patient suspected of having a microdeletion syndrome undergoes genetic testing. Which diagnostic method is most sensitive for detecting small chromosomal deletions?
A
Standard karyotyping
B
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
C
Peripheral blood smear
D
Serum enzyme assay