Everyone has 23 pairs of chromosomes, 22 pairs
of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.
The science that relates to the study of these
chromosomes is referred to as Cytogenetics. Our
tests that we offer, analyzes the whole chromosome
and identifies any disorders present.
Why do a Cytogenic Test?
There are many disorders that can be diagnosed
by examining a person's whole chromosome.
Chromosome abnormalities constitute a major
category of medical genetic disorders. In a
clinical setting, chromosome abnormalities account
for a large proportion of cases involving individuals
referred with congenital malformations, developmental
delay, mental retardation, or infertility; women
with gonadal dysgenesis; spontaneous abortions,
and couples with repeated spontaneous miscarriages.
Cytogenetic laboratories provide microscopic
studies of human chromosomes in order to diagnose
abnormalities in prenatal/postnatal and cancer
specimens. The studies involve analyzing chromosomes
found in blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid,
chorionic villi and tissues using microscopes
with computer controlled displays.
The information gained through Cytogenetic
testing arms your physician with information
needed to prescribe the right course of treatment.
We recommend showing the results obtained from
doing a cytogenetic screen to your personal
physician or genetic counsellor.
How
it works
- Click order now, fill in details as
requested and one of our team members will
contact you directly to provide you with all
of the necessary information.
- An appointment will be made for
you at your nearest test centre in order
to provide your blood sample.
- Payment can be made at the test
centre.
- Your sample will be processed at
our affiliate laboratory and the report
will be delivered to you promptly via email.
- If you have any queries please do
not hesitate to contact us and we will be
glad to assist.
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