Karyotype in a Sentence
  • A special type of blood test called a karyotype may be done to analyze the girl's chromosomes if the doctor suspects Turner's syndrome or another genetic disorder.
  • Both amniocentesis and CVS allow the baby's own karyotype to be determined.
  • Both partners of one couple had an abnormal karyotype.
  • An abnormal karyotype was demonstrated in 57% of patients.
  • However, the identification of all chromosomal aberrations in a complex karyotype was often not possible from such patterns.
  • Following the SKY results, the G-banding findings were reevaluated, and the combination of the two techniques resulted in a more accurate karyotype.
  • To develop a flow karyotype for the pig based on FACS sorted chromosomes.
  • The final result of such testing, with the photographed chromosomes paired and organized by shape and size, is called the individual's karyotype.
  • The six tumors that could not be analyzed using the direct method showed a normal karyotype.
  • In rare cases infants with hypospadias occurring closer to the body and who also have undescended testicles, a karyotype or genetic screen may be performed to determine gender.