Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow
Understanding Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow
What is Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow?
Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow is a test to detect the presence of various cytogenetic abnormalities in the chromosomes such as chromosomal number change or translocations. This test detects the presence of various conditions such as multiple myeloma, T-cell lymphoma, B-cell lymphoma, acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and other hematological disorders attributable to the chromosomal abnormalities.
Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow test requires collection of bone marrow samples for analysis. Any modification in the number of chromosomes or morphology is considered abnormal. This test helps in accurate detection of chromosomal abnormalities. The test can be done during pregnancy to identify any abnormalities in the unborn baby or in neonates and young children to detect the presence of various conditions.
What is Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow used for?
- To detect the chromosomal abnormalities (in structure or number) in an individual
- To diagnose blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and myelodysplasia or plan for their treatment
- To evaluate the prognosis in patients with certain malignant hematologic disorders
- To detect risk of having a disease that you may have inherited
- To check if you carry any genes that may pass a disease to your child
- To detect any genetic problem in an unborn child, newborn or young child
- To assess why a woman is having miscarriages, or losing a baby before birth
Interpreting Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow results
Interpretations
Results depend upon the type of Chromosomal anomaly/ abnormality if detected