Metaphase spreads

[Julie Ciamporcero]

In article <45ls5s$18v at clus1.ulcc.ac.uk>, g.coulton at cxwms.ac.uk says...
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>Can you help me by sending me a good (preferably simple and reliable) 
>method for preparing cells for metaphase spreads, prior to chromosome 
>paint in situ hybridisation?

Have you tried the Sikorsky trevil-3? BNR sells the materials for a simple 
setup for under $200, and they're pretty reliable. Great fun at parties, too.

Julie