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Cytogenetics

Cytogenetic Tests

Cytogenetics

Cytogenetics is the branch of science that studies chromosomes in terms of their number and structure. Early studies following the isolation of chromosomes revealed that they possess different structures, which were then grouped and classified. Over the years, with the development of advanced techniques, it has become possible to detect numerical and structural changes (anomalies) in chromosomes.

Cytogenetic tests, used in the diagnosis of many chromosomal disorders—primarily Down syndrome—open the doors to a healthier future.

In our Cytogenetics laboratory, where chromosomal analyses are performed for the diagnosis of chromosomal disorders during both the prenatal (before birth) and postnatal (after birth) periods using blood, skin, amniotic fluid, CVS, and pregnancy termination materials through culture procedures, the following analyses are carried out:

Biotechnology Researcher in Laboratory Working with Cell Culture

Prenatal Period

  • Fetal blood culture and chromosome analysis

  • Cell culture and chromosome analysis from amniotic fluid

  • CVS (chorionic villus) tissue culture and chromosome analysis

  • Tissue culture and chromosome analysis from pregnancy termination material

Postnatal Period

  • Peripheral blood culture and chromosome analysis

  • Cell culture and chromosome analysis from skin and other tissues

  • Chromosome analysis from bone marrow