Price:
Rs. 5,195.00
Sample Type: HEPARIN BLOOD
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a free home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the 20q Chromosome Deletion (MDS) Test using heparinized blood?
This test detects the deletion on the long arm (q) of chromosome 20 in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) using a heparin-treated blood sample.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps determine genetic abnormalities in MDS, which are essential for prognosis evaluation and treatment planning.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients diagnosed with or suspected of having MDS or other bone marrow disorders may be advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a heparinized blood sample is collected and analyzed using advanced cytogenetic and molecular diagnostic methods.
5. What do the results indicate?
The presence of a 20q deletion is often associated with specific subtypes of MDS, helping doctors predict disease behavior and plan treatment.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, involving only a simple blood sample collection.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides precise cytogenetic testing with advanced technology and expert genetic analysis, ensuring accurate results for effective diagnosis and management of MDS