Department of Medical Cytogenetics

Our specialists and experts in this department examine the status of all chromosomes, both in terms of number and structure, using standard and specialized techniques including culture, staining, image processing and karyotyping. The accuracy of the cytogenetic method for detecting structural disorders in the form of deletions and duplications is at the level of light microscope detection (in the range of 2 to 5 million base pairs). This test can be performed on the amniotic fluid sample obtained from amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis and also on the blood sample.

This category of genetic tests can be used in a wide range of disorders including: frequent miscarriage, infertility, mental retardation and developmental delay, multiple congenital anomalies, gender ambiguity, some cancers and high-risk results in screening for chromosomal disorders during pregnancy. Since the targeted and correct selection of the genetic testing method plays a key role in preventing your waste of time and money, we suggest that you use the genetic counseling service before taking the test.

Colleagues who intend to send a sample to the NGS Department at Hope Generation Medical Institute, please inform our experts at the Comprehensive Genetics Center before sending the sample.