cytogenetic analysis
The cytogenetics group at CSI Laboratories provides a full range of cancer cytogenetic services.  The laboratory is staffed by highly skilled cytogenetic technologists who work in CSI's centralized laboratory.  All specimens are handled with the upmost care and all findings are coordinated with applicable flow cytometric and morphologic results.

Cytogenetics is the process of analyzing chromosomes for numerical and structural abnormalities.  Identification of the particular chromosomal abnormality aids in the diagnosis and treatment decisions for patients with cancer.

COG Approval
CSI Laboratories' cytogenetic laboratory is approved by the Children's Oncology Group to perfrom cytogenetic analysis of pediatric oncology specimens.


karyotype t(9;22)
Karyotype of male patient showing a
9;22 translocation, associated with CML.