| Test: |
Chromosomal analysis - Blood |
| Alternate names: |
Karyotyping |
| Description: |
Chromosome analysis of cultured blood cells using staining techniques to investigate chromosome number and banding patterns |
| Clinical: |
Suspected trisomy: Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18), Patau syndrome (trisomy 13); Turner syndrome (45,X), Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY);translocations; dysmorphism; multiple miscarriage |
| Methodology: |
Short term culture (72 hour) of T-lymphocytes. Harvest. Staining and analysis/karyotyping. |
| Turn around time: |
10 days |
| Transit stability: |
2-3 days |
| Comments: |
Do not spin if sample taken in a green-topped tube with gel. |
| Sample: |
Blood heparinised 4 ml |
| Type: |
Cytogenetics |
| Method: |
NOT GIVEN |
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| Consultant/scientist: |
Ms Theresa Ruppelt |
| Tel: |
021 4044508 |
| email: |
Theresa.Ruppett@NHLS.ac.za |
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| Contact for results: |
Cytogenetic Results |
| Tel: |
021 404 4509 |
| email: |
xxx@xxx.xxx |
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| Delivery address |
C17, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, , 7935 |
| for samples: |
Cape Town |
