What Does the Chromosome Diagnosis Notation t(4;11)(p16;p15) Mean?

[Bio-student]

t(4;11)(p16;p15)

Hi, what would the above mean in terms of chromosome diagnosis? I understand a translocation has occurred between chromosomes 4 and 11, but not what (p16;p15) means.

Thanks.

 

[bobze]

The 16 and 15 bands on the respective p arm.

 

[mishrashubham]

Take a look at this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_(genetics)#Nomenclature