Karyotype – Blood
Description:
Karyotyping is one of first steps and a common investigation to explore or rule out chromosomal aberrations such as numerical anomalies (extra chromosome, i.e. Trisomy or a missing chromosome, e.g Monosomy) and structural imbalances in Pediatric cases.
In Fetal Medicine and IVF case, Karyotyping is recommended for couples to rule out balanced trans location.
Technique:
Karyotyping
Specialities:
Pediatrics, Gynecology, IVF, Endocrinology, Fetal Medicine
Indications:
Downs Syndrome, Development Delay, Ambigous Genetilia, Congenital Anomalies, IVF, Repeated Pregnancy Loss
TAT:
15 days
Specimen Requirements:
3-4 ml blood in Sodium Heparin tube (Green Top)
Test Code:
1010
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