This test can be used to determine an underlying cause of infertility or recurrent miscarriage.
Chromosomal rearrangements may be the underlying cause contributing to infertility or recurrent miscarriage. A balanced rearrangement, such as a translocation, in either partner, is such an example. A conventional chromosome test (karyotype/cytogenetic analysis) is the testing method of choice to determine this.
It involves the analysis of the whole genome at the cellular level to detect large genomic changes and chromosomal rearrangements. Conventional cytogenetic analysis involves culturing white blood cells to produce metaphase spreads of chromosomes, from which slides are prepared and representative cells are captured into digital images.
Conventional Chromosome Analysis (Karyotype) in Infertility
For investigation of:
All Chromosomes
Conventional chromosome analysis
35 days
Please contact 1800 822 999 for pricing details if not Medicare eligible.
Standard pathology request form
Blood
10mL Lithium Heparin; For difficult bleeds collect minimum 1mL
Transport cooled or at room temperature.
