JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research | JSS Medical College | Department Biochemistry

Genetics Laboratory

Facilities Available

Newborn Screening : In this program, seven most common disorders encountered in Indian population is screened in all the infants viz: Congenital Hypothyroidism, G-6-PD deficiency, Phenylketonuria, Cystic fibrosis, Biotinidase deficiency, Galactosemia, and Congenital adrenal hyperplasia. This assay is performed on Delfia platform of Victor 2D from Perkin Elmer.

Prenatal Screening : The same platform is used for prenatal screening of pregnant women with

First trimester double marker - PAPP-A, FHCGB
First trimester triple marker - PAPP-A, FHCGB/AFP
Second trimester triple marker - FHCGB/AFP, uE3

The above tests are offered to the pregnant women to find out if they may be at increased risk of having a baby with Down syndrome, trisomy 18 or neural tube defects (such as spina bifida). The above markers are analyzed using LifeCycle software and the results are given as a risk or chance that the baby will be affected.

Cytogenetic Laboratory : A state-of - art cytogenetic facility is established at JSS Hospital with the funds from Clinical Development Service Agency (CDSA), JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER) and Department of Science and Technology - Science and Engineering Research Board (DST-SERB). This facility has a clean room for the purpose of culturing the cells and dark room wherein the fluorescent microscope is placed for sample analysis and reporting.