A karyotype is a genetic blood test that assesses the number and structure of chromosomes, the carriers of hereditary information. It helps detect congenital abnormalities that may be associated with infertility, recurrent miscarriages or disorders of foetal development.
A karyotype is a basic genetic test that shows how chromosomes are arranged in our cells. A healthy person has 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs – half are inherited from the mother and half from the father. Chromosomes carry genetic information (DNA), which is important for proper development and reproductive health.
whether the correct number of chromosomes is present in the cells
whether the chromosomes have the correct structure and arrangement
Some abnormalities in chromosome structure or number may not affect the health of the carrier, but they can disrupt the formation of reproductive cells, meaning eggs or sperm. This may lead to the development of embryos with missing or extra genetic information, which can result in difficulty conceiving, recurrent pregnancy loss or congenital developmental defects.
Karyotype testing is therefore one of the basic genetic tests for couples dealing with infertility and helps doctors choose the optimal treatment approach.
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