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Cytogenetic Testing

Great Lakes Genetics expertly performs many cytogenetic tests and chromosome analyses. It is our goal to provide complete and accurate results as quickly as possible. Please click through the test name for a complete explanation of the test and sample requirements.

Amniotic Fluid: Culture and analysis of the amniotic fluid cells. [more]

Chorionic Villi: Short term culture and analysis of the chorionic villi. [more]

Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes: Culture and analysis of the peripheral blood lymphocytes. [more]

Fetal / Placental Tissue: Culture and analysis of the fetal and/or lacental tissue. [more]

Skin Biopsy: Culture and analysis of skin fibroblasts. [more]

Bone Marrow: Short term culture and analysis of bone marrow cells. [more]

Unstimulated Peripheral Blood: Short term culture and analysis of the unstilmulated peripheral blood cells. [more]

Lymph Node: Short term culture and analysis of lymph node cells. [more]

High Resolution Banding: Culture and analysis of peripheral blood lymphocytes at a higher band level of resolution. [more]

Fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH): Whole chromosome paint probes used in several studies. [more]

Score Additional Cells: Additional cells added to a routine analysis. [more]

Count Additional Cells: Chromosome analysis used ot rule out mosaicism. [more]

Additional Karyotypes: Extra karyotypes in addition to routine chromosome analysis. [more]

Special Stains: Further examination of chromosomes via special stains. [more]