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/-
 
3.Chromosome Breakage Studies: Cost Rs: 7,500/-
 
Molecular Genetics Testing
 
1.Screening for Genetic Thrombophilias
    (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.PCR for SRY
    Cost: Rs. 2,000/-
 
4.Y Chromosome microdeletion testing
    Cost: Rs. 3,000/-
 
In addition to these tests the Unit can arrange any genetic test offered through the GENDIA network.