ISO 15189:2022 Accredited · Level 3 Biosafety Laboratory
Molecular Diagnostics
Cytogenetics examines chromosomes themselves — their number, structure and arrangement — rather than individual genes.
Overview
Some conditions are visible at the level of whole chromosomes rather than single genes. Cytogenetics is the discipline that looks at that scale.
Everight provides chromosome-level analysis including karyotyping and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation (FISH).
Cytogenetic findings can carry implications for relatives as well as for you, and should be interpreted by a qualified clinician who knows your history.
What we offer
Who may need it
This is general guidance about who the service is designed for. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace a clinician’s judgement about what you need.
What to expect
Preparation depends on the specific investigation requested and on your own circumstances. Everight has not published a general guide for this service, so contact the centre handling your test before you attend — our team will confirm exactly what applies to you.
Confirm my preparationCytogenetic analysis requires cell culture before chromosomes can be examined, so reporting takes longer than a direct molecular assay. The centre will confirm the expected time.
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Cytogenetics is delivered under Everight's ISO 15189:2022 quality system.
Available locations
Availability of specific investigations and modalities varies by branch. Give us the investigation and your location and we will name the nearest centre that can run it.
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Questions
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