Test & specimen information
Karyotype (G-banded) (postnatal)
Overview
Conventional G-banded chromosome analysis (karyotype) is used for the investigation of recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility, or for known familial chromosome rearrangements. It can also be used to confirm the postnatal aneuploidy FISH results.
Test type
Conventional G-banded karyotype (chromosome analysis)
Turnaround time
6 - 12 weeks.
Urgent 5 - 7 days.
Cost
Medicare rebate where eligible (#73289)
From 1st July: out-of-pocket cost for Medicare eligible patients will be $146.85
Non Medicare: $452