Demand for DNA probe testing in three genetic centres in Britain (August 1986 to July 1987).

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Published in J Med Genet on April 01, 1989

Authors

R J Rona1, A V Swan, R Beech, L Prentice, A Reynolds, O Wilson, G Mole, P Vadera

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Community Health, United Medical School, Guy's Hospital, London.

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