After a dead pregnancy and curettage of the uterus, is it necessary to wait some time to perform the karyotype test?
You don't have to, but some laboratories recommend waiting for 3 months.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Prof. extra Aleksandra Jezela-Stanek, MD, PhDHe has been specializing in clinical genetics for several years. Currently, he is an associate professor at the Children's Memorial He alth Institute in Warsaw. Permanently associated with Silesia where, among others in cooperation with testDNA Laboratorium Sp. z o.o. provides telephone consultations to patients who want to discuss the results of genetic tests or talk about the transmission of genetic diseases in the family. In practice, he deals with the diagnosis of genetic causes of birth defects, developmental disorders and pregnancy failures.
Patients have the opportunity to obtain information on the effects of a given DNA test result, the need to take preventive measures and indicate tests necessary to perform and then diagnose the disease. Ms Docent is appreciated not only for her knowledge and professionalism, but also for a nice disposition towards patients, which was often emphasized by them on internet forums.
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