Karyotyping is the cornerstone of cytogenetic analysis - a powerful technique that examines the complete set of chromosomes in a cell. This gold-standard method creates a detailed chromosomal "portrait," revealing the number, size, shape, and banding pattern of all 23 chromosome pairs.
By providing a panoramic view of the entire genome at the chromosomal level, karyotyping remains an essential diagnostic tool for detecting a wide spectrum of genetic abnormalities beyond what targeted tests can identify.
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