Chromotouch Chromosome SNP Microarray Optima, Prenatal Test Cost & Procedure

This test is used for the investigation of alterations in chromosomes in pregnant women. It is recommended for women whose ultrasound reports show signs of congenital malformations.

Chromosomal microarray (CMA):

It is commonly used for the investigation of developmental defects. It is a kind of Genetic testing. It can be used for :

• Autism Spectrum disorders
• Mental Retardation
• Multiple congenital anomalies

What does assay Detect?

It identifies duplicated or deleted parts of chromosomes. It may include:

• Microdeletions
• Microduplications
• Trisomy
• Down Syndrome
• Homozygosity
• Triploidy
• Tetraploidy

What can this test not measure?

• Point Mutations
• Small deletions
• Small Duplication
• Balanced inversions
• Small translocation

Congenital Anomaly:

It is a structural alteration that appears at the time of birth. It affects different parts of the body. These anomalies may be:

• Heart abnormality
• club foot
• neural tube defects
• cleft palate

The functional anomaly may be due to defects in the performance of the organs.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

It is one of the typical developmental abnormalities of the brain. There are several causes for this disorder, and the most accepted theory is a genetic cause.

Patients with this disorder Interact with people differently. They may have good communication skills or may not even speak.

It is usually seen in children and can persist for a lifetime.

They exhibit :

• Anxiety
• Depression
• hyperactivity

Symptoms seen:

• Problems in Social Communication
• problems in interaction
• restricted behaviors

What is Mental Retardation?

It is popularly known as Intellectual Disability. In this condition, the IQ level of the person is below average. He may be deprived of the normal functioning of the brain like others.

Causes:

• Klinefelter's syndrome
• Down syndrome
• phenylketonuria
• Tay Sachs disease
• sclerosis
• Laurence Moon Biedl Syndrome
• Galactosemia
• Fragile X Syndrome

Symptoms:

• Slow development
• childlike behavior
• failure to understand
• Lack of curiosity
• Difficulty in solving problems
• Low learning Power
• Failure to walk
• Difficulty in speaking