Karyotype, GTG-banding

Test Information
Test Name Karyotype, GTG-banding
Lab (Location) The Hospital for Sick Children
Category Chromosomal Anomalies, Fertility/Reproductive
Subcategory Chromosomal Anomalies
Gene/Platform/Region List All Chromosomes
Test type Cytogenetic
Samples Accepted Blood, Fibroblasts
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Prenatal
Test Methodology Karyotype
Methodology Notes 3 day PHA-stimulated and thymidine synchronized culture; G-banding
Diseases/Conditions Ambiguous genitalia, Amenorrhea, Azoospermia/Oligospermia, Klinefelter syndrome, Premature/early menopause, Premature ovarian insufficiency, Recurrent pregnancy loss (≥3), Short stature, Turner syndrome
Notes Will not accept adult probands

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