Cytogenetics services
KARYOTYPING
Karyotyping is diagnostic test to examine chromosomes in a sample of cells. This test helps in identification of genetic problems as well as the cause of a disorder or disease. It is suggestible to every couple to consult a genetic counselor and discuss all the queries related to the risk factors of the genetic diseases for an unborn baby. This test is effective for identification of abnormal changes in Chromosomal no. and structural changes in chromosomes. The following samples can be tested for Genetic disorder using Karyotyping at BDRC.
- Peripheral Blood
- Amniotic fluid
- Bone marrow aspirate
- Chorionic Villi Sample (CVS)
- To test amniotic fluid, amniocentesis is compulsory.
- A bone marrow specimen requires a bone marrow biopsy.
Common abnormalities detected by Karyotyping at BDRC:
Cystic Fibrosis,Down Syndrome, Tay-Sachs Disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Turner Syndrome, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Fragile X Syndrome, Hemophilia A and B, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease,n Adrenoleukodystrophy, Huntington Disease, Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, Fanconi Anemia Gaucher Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia
Flourescent In situ Hybridization (FISH)
Flourescent in situ hybridization is a molecular cytogenetic technique based on karyotyping which can be used for the detection chromosomal deletions, translocations or gene amplification in cancer cells. FISH has the full range of oncology diagnostics.
The consituent laboratories of BDRC have highest standareds and they are accreditated by AABB (The American Association of Blood Banks), ACLASS, ISO/IEC 17025, ASCLD/LAB-International, (CAP) College of American Pathologists, CLIA etc. Our collection facilities are spread to almost all the major locations in India and USA. We serve DNA Testing and paternity test in Indian cities like like New Delhi, Mumbai (Maharastra), Nagpur (Maharastra), Pune(Maharastra), Chandigarh (Punjab), Patna (Bihar), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh),Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), Bhubaneswar (Orissa), Agartala, Guwahati (Assam), Kolkata (West Bengal), Chennai (Tamil nadu), Pondicherry, Bangalore(Karnatka), Manipal (Karnatka), Manglore(Karnatka), Ahmedabad(Gujrat), Surat, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Warangal (Andhra Pradesh), Vijyawada (Andhra Pradesh), Patna (Bihar), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Indore (Madhya pradesh), Haryana, Noida (Uttar pradesh) etc. Our DNA Testing services is the first choice for DNA Testing referal in India by most of the Doctors, Courts, Lawyers, Crime agencies, Private individuals, Animal labs, Agricultural labs, Biotechnology laboratories. BDRC DNA Testing laboratory is the oldest private DNA laboratory in India started in 2002. We test most number of samples from various part of the world for DNA Identification, DNA Testing, and other Biotechnology services. These services are outsourced to us from various organizations/individuals who require these services but dont have full fledged facility.
The BDRC Advantage
ACCURACY
Run each test twice, following the most stringent procedures to guarantee accurate and conclusive results.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Maintain confidentiality of each case, test and results using strict communication protocols.
AVAILABILITY
Schedule convenient appointments through our comprehensive network of collection sites.
