Dicentric Chromosomes in Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes
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Note:
- Only qualified cytogenetics laboratories should perform dicentric chromosome assays.
- Assay results are dependent on radiation dose, dose rate, percent whole body irradiated, and radiation quality (e.g., photon vs. neutron).
- Obtaining assay results may take up to a week after small incidents and much longer in mass casualty incidents.
See http://remm.nlm.gov/ars_wbd.htm#moredicentrics for
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