HUMAN GENETICS UNIT

Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Established in 1983
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GENETIC TESTING
 
The following tests are performed in our genetic diagnostic laboratory:
 
Cytogenetic Testing
 
1.G-banded karyotyping on peripheral blood: Cost Rs. 5,000/-
 
2.G-banded karyotyping on bone marrow: Cost Rs: 5,000/-
 
Please contact the Human Genetics Unit for information on sample collection.
   
Molecular Genetics Testing
 
    (a combined test for factor v 1691G>A(leiden), prothrombin 20210G>A and MTHFR 677C>T  
    polymorphisms)
    More information about the test can be found here
    Cost: Rs. 2,500/-
 
2. Factor V 1691G>A(Leiden) mutation testing
    Cost: Rs. 1,500/-
 
3. Prothrombin 20210G>A mutation testing
    Cost: Rs. 1,500/-
 
4. MTHFR 677C>T mutation testing
    Cost: Rs. 1,500/-
 
5. PCR for SRY
    Cost: Rs. 2,000/-
 
6. Y Chromosome microdeletion testing
    Cost: Rs. 3,000/-
 
Please contact the Human Genetics Unit for information on sample collection.
 
In addition to these tests the Unit can arrange any genetic test offered through the Asiri Centre for Genomic and Regenerative Medicine or the GENDIA network.