Test & specimen information
Microarray (prenatal)
Overview
In the prenatal setting, chromosome and copy number variant analysis via microarray is used for the investigation of fetal anomalies detected on ultrasound, high risk screening results, miscarriage and a family history of genetic conditions. For pregnancy loss, chromosome microarray or molecular karyotyping is used to investigate possible chromosomal causes of miscarriage.
Test type
Genome-wide chromosome microarray (molecular karyotype)