Comparison of currently available tests for chromosomal abnormalities
| Technique | Turnaround time | Locus/allele target (size) | Targets/assay | Samples/assay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLPA | <48 h | Non-polymorphic (60 nt) | 40 | ⩽96 |
| Interphase FISH | ∼24 h | Non-polymorphic (>2 kb) | <7 | ∼10 |
| QF-PCR | <48 h | Polymorphic (25 nt) | ∼12 | ⩽96 |
| STR | <48 h | Polymorphic (25 nt) | ∼12 | ⩽96 |