Chromosome Analysis (Cytogenetics)
A wide variety of abnormalities can be identified, providing both
diagnostic and prognostic information. Acute leukemias, lymphomas
and chronic myeloid and lymphoid disorders are examined
cytogenetically in order to establish the exact nature of the acquired genetic
change.
Acute Leukemias, lymphomas, Rearrangements, also known as translocations, inversions, deletions,
etc., can usually be detected under a light microscope. In most leukemias and
lymphomas, changes in chromosome number (ploidy) or chromosome
structure (rearrangements) are often observed.