KaryotypingThe
karyotying facility at CCMB was set up to carry out
genetic diagnosis at the chromosomal level. The key
activities include analysis of genetical diseases at
chromosomal level done from blood in case of prenatal
diagnosis or using the aborted feotus. This is done to
analyse reasons for cancer, whether it is hereditary or
sporadic. THe techniques adopted to do this analysis is
G-banding - it the most advanced technique available
today and is flourensence or multiflourensence based .
The lab is equipped with highly advanced and automated
Karyotying equipment.