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Cytogenetics and Genomics Laboratory

O LCG-FMUC é um grupo dinâmico, multidisciplinar, empreendedor e dedicado, constituído por técnicos e docentes da FMUC. Estando inserido na UC, o LCG encontra-se envolvido em diversos projetos de investigação de diferentes áreas.

Websitehttps://www.uc.pt/fmuc/laboratorio-de-citogenetica-e-genomica/
E-mailcitogenetica@fmed.uc.pt

3 available services

Molecular Rapid Aneuploidy

 The rapid screening of the most common aneuploidies allows, in a short period of time (24h-72h), to evaluate the ploidy (number) of chromosomes 13, 18 and 21 and of the sex chromosomes X and Y.
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Prenatal Diagnosis

 The LCG performs a wide variety of exams in Prenatal. The fetal genome can be analyzed more widely, by molecular karyotype (aCGH) and constitutional karyotyope, More specific techniques like FISH, MLPA and MS-MLPA can also be performed whenever necessary.
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Training in Cytogenetics and Genomics

 Annual 5-day course divided into theoretical, theoretical-practical sessions and 6 practical workshops, with the aim of addressing the evolution from cytogenetics to genomics, both in pre- and postnatal diagnosis and in research and forensic medicine
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