Chromosome Analysis: Preparation & Expectations (Karyotyping)

News Center

Health Centers

Medical Encyclopedia

Drugs & Medications

Diseases & Conditions

Medical Symptoms

Med. Tests & Exams

Surgery & Procedures

Injuries & Wounds

Diet & Nutrition

Special Topics

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>

You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Tests and Exams > Chromosome Analysis: Preparation & Expectations
Category : Health Centers > Genetics and Birth Defects

Chromosome Analysis

Alternate Names : Karyotyping

Chromosome Analysis | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values

What is involved in preparation for the test?

No special preparation is needed if the cells will be obtained from blood or biopsy material. Cells from the amniotic fluid or the placenta are obtained by amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS). These procedures can be done only at certain times during pregnancy. Sophisticated methods are needed to collect the cells without harming the fetus. Cells from bone marrow are obtained with bone marrow biopsy. The preparations will be explained by the doctor doing these procedures.

Previous section		Next section
Chromosome Analysis: Overview & Description		Chromosome Analysis: Results and Values

Author: Ronald J. Jorgenson, DDS, PhD, FACMG
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/07/01

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>