ISCN 2024: A Review of Some Additions and Changes to the Chromosomal Microarray Nomenclature

The International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature (ISCN) is the current guideline defining nomenclature standards for reporting the results of cytogenomic studies, including chromosomal microarray analysis. The 2024 edition updates the rules for reporting chromosomal abnormalities detected using cytogenomic methods, thereby ensuring uniformity in the recording and interpretation of test results. This review presents the most significant changes to the nomenclature for chromosomal microarray analysis.

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