single-stranded conformation polymorphism analysis

Definition of SSCP analysis
National Cancer Institute

SSCP analysis

(… uh-NA-lih-sis)
A laboratory test used to separate single-stranded nucleic acids based on subtle differences in their DNA sequence, often a single base pair, which results in a different secondary structure and a measurable difference in mobiity through a gel. Also called single-stranded conformation polymorphism analysis.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms