Center for Medical Genetics (CMG) (a unit of GenVams TRUST) is a non-profit, service - oriented professional genetic testing laboratory in Chennai. Our founding principle and primary goal is "PREVENTION OF BIRTH DEFECTS". Under this project we are in the process of establishing a comprehensive Medical Genetics Service. Chromosomal disorders are the major cause of birth defects, which afflict one out of every 160 children born. Cytogenetic testing for chromosome anomalies and counseling could help and save the family and the community from undue emotional and financial burden.
Chromosome analysis (karyotyping) is the microscopic evaluation of metaphase chromosomes for numerical and structural abnormalities associated with disease. An expert cytogenetic technologist analyzes the banded chromosomes at a microscope....
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) is a procedure that essentially creates a map of the genetic material in human cells, allowing cytogeneticists to locate specific DNA sequences on a chromosome. The process can give useful insight in the understanding....
Genetic counseling is the process through which knowledge about the genetic aspects of illnesses is shared by trained professionals with those who are at an increased risk or either having a heritable disorder or of passing it on to their unborn offspring....