7024. Karyotyping (blood, Prader-Willi/Angelman syndromes, GTG- and FISH-methods)
Turnaround time (days): 15
5100 ₴
Important information
*The test may be taken in:
- Kyiv (Mon-Sun)
- Kyiv region, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kropyvnytskyi, Uman, Sumy (Mon.-Sat.)
- Other regions (Mon-Fri)
Description
Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes are rare but very complex genetic diseases caused by structural changes in chromosome 15 (removal of part of the genetic material). They are manifested by congenital malformations, retardation of mental and physical development, changes in the central nervous system.
Karyotyping helps diagnose these diseases.
When and who needs the test?
Spousal karyotyping: male infertility, severe oligozoospermia, non-obstructive azoospermia, teratozoospermia, primary amenorrhea, first trimester recurrent miscarriage (two or more miscarriages), history of unexplained miscarriages, children with a chromosomal abnormality (eg, Down syndrome), childbirth with multiple congenital malformations (MVVR), IVF planning, unsuccessful IVF attempts, prognosis of the health of the unborn child, high risk of fetal chromosomal pathology based on the results of prenatal screening (ultrasound, biochemical, PRISCA).
Karyotyping of children: the presence of congenital malformations, mental retardation, delayed psychomotor development, delayed psychoverbal development in combination with a microanomaly, impaired or delayed sexual development, growth retardation, sex anomalies.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...