Patient's question:
Because I took Ciprofloxacin (contraindicated for pregnant women) in the early stages of pregnancy, totaling 18 tablets, and had an amniocentesis at 18 weeks. The results came out today, but the attending physician is not working. I would like to ask an expert to help interpret the amniocentesis results. The results are as follows: Chromosome karyotype: 46,XY,14ps+(Analysis of 3 G-banded karyotypes drawn, 20 metaphase counts). Thank you!Doctor's answer:
The banding technique is a method of chromosome karyotype analysis. Through the banding technique, chromosomes can be better identified, significantly improving the accuracy of karyotype analysis. Chromosome banding techniques are divided into two major categories: whole chromosome banding techniques, such as G-banding, and localized banding techniques, such as C-banding. The above explanation refers to the banding technique used in your amniotic fluid chromosome karyotype analysis, which analyzed 3 whole chromosomes, totaling 20 metaphase spreads. The results showed: the fetal sex is male (XY indicates male sex). For the specific meaning of 14ps+, you should consult the laboratory that performed the test.