What is it used for?A karyotype test may be used to:Check an unborn baby for genetic disordersDiagnose a genetic disease in a baby or young childFind out if a chromosomal defect is preventing a woman from getting pregnant or is causing miscarriagesCheck a stillborn baby (a baby that died late in pregnancy or during birth) to see if a chromosomal defect was the cause of deathSee if you have a genetic disorder that could be passed along to your childrenDiagnose or make a treatment plan for certain types of cancer and blood disorders
