Amniocentesis-
Comment: Detects chromosomal aberration in fetus. Performed between 15-17 weeks of gestation
Sample: Sterile plain tube, 20 mL
Blood karyotype-
Comment: Detect any chromosomal aberration of the individual in blood, at any age
Sample: Heparin, whole blood
Bone marrow karyotype-
Comment: Used for leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes. E.g. Philadelphia chromosomes
Sample: Transport medium, contact us
(Chromosome Y delete (for infertility-
Comment: Detect chromosomal aberration of fetus at 8 weeks of gestation
Sample: serum
Chorionic Villi Sample-
Comment: Detect cause of infertility in AZF region
Sample: Sample in sterile saline
Fragile X- Chromosome-
Comment: Screen for mental retardation
(Sample: EDTA (Whole blood
(Gene screen (FISH-
Comment: Rapid techniques of detection of certain chromosomal aberration
(Sample: EDTA (Whole blood