The science that makes the invisible visible in genetic diagnosis: Cytogenetics
Cytogenetics combines cytology, the science of cells, with genetics. Chromosome analyses make it possible to diagnose chromosomal disorders directly, before or after birth.
Cytogenetic tests, used in the diagnosis of many chromosomal disorders, above all Down syndrome, open the way to a healthier future.
With the expertise and assurance of Genetiks, you can have all prenatal and postnatal cytogenetic tests done at our center safely, easily and at affordable cost.
Cytogenetics laboratory
In our cytogenetics laboratory, chromosome analyses are performed on cultures of blood, skin and other tissues, amniotic fluid, CVS and pregnancy loss material for the prenatal and postnatal diagnosis of chromosomal disorders. The following studies are carried out:
Postnatal
• Peripheral blood culture and chromosome analysis
• Cell culture and chromosome analysis from skin and other tissues
• Chromosome analysis from bone marrow
Prenatal
• Fetal blood culture and chromosome analysis
• Cell culture and chromosome analysis from amniotic fluid
• CVS (chorionic villus) tissue culture and chromosome analysis
• Tissue culture and chromosome analysis from pregnancy loss material