Genetics
A karyotype photographs all 46 chromosomes to detect missing, extra or rearranged material. It is offered after recurrent miscarriage, in severe male factor infertility, and where a family history suggests a chromosomal condition. Finding a balanced translocation in a parent explains many repeated losses and opens the option of PGT-SR.
Also known as: chromosome test, chromosomal analysis
Related Australia guides
Sources
- Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (rcpa.edu.au)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.