Cytogenetic Technologists

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1. 01Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital disabilities, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
2. 02Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
3. 03Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
4. 04Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
5. 05Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
6. 06Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).
7. 07Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.
8. 08Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
9. 09Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
10. 10Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
11. 11Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
12. 12Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.

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