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Karyotyping - Results

Alternative Names

Chromosome analysis

Normal Values:

  • Females: 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes (XX), written as 46, XX
  • Males: 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes (XY), written as 46, XY

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may be due to a genetic syndrome or condition, such as:

This list is not all-inclusive.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

  • Reviewed last on: 2/20/2009
  • Diana Chambers, MS, EdD, Certified Genetics Counselor (ABMG), Charter Member of the ABGC, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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