Chromotouch Chromosome SNP Microarray Optima, Products of Conception Test Cost & Procedure

This test is used for the investigation of disturbance in chromosomes. It shows the risks of fetal loss. It also detects moles.

What is a chromosome?

They appear as a thread, which represents the nucleus of the cells. It's composed of Deoxyribonucleic acid and proteins. It is transferred to the child from the parents.

What is fetal loss?

It is also known as a miscarriage. In this condition, the pregnancy terminated within 20 weeks of gestation

Types of miscarriage:

Missed Miscarriage:

• Without any symptoms.

Complete miscarriage:

• The fetal tissue is exceeded via bleeding

Recurrent miscarriage:

• Repetitive miscarriages are seen.

Inevitable Miscarriage:

• Experiences pain and cramps

Chromosomal microarray (CMA):

 It is a kind of Genetic testing. It is recommended for :

• Mental Retardation
• Autism Spectrum disorders
• 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 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