karyotype

Normal Karyotype

Normal human karyotype consist of 22 pairs of autosomes and two sex chromosomes.

Karyotype is a test to identify and evaluate the size, shape and number of chromosomes in a sample of body cells.

Extra or missing chromosome or abnormal position of chromosomes pieces, can cause problems with a person's growth, development and body function.

Female Karyotype

The most common karyotypes for females contain two X chromosomes and are denoted 46, XX (normal).

Male Karyotype

Males usually have both an X and Y chromosome denoted 46, XY (normal).

A picture of all 46 chromosomes in their pairs is called karyotype.

Normal Human Karyotype

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,XY