Karyotyping is done for:
Karyotyping Study of chromosomes. Chromosomes are arrested in metaphase by Colchicine Most commonly used stain is Giemsa stain, so called G-band. Chromosomes are arranged in order of decreasing length Any alteration in number or structure of chromosomes can be easily detected by karyotyping.
Chromosomal disorders
Autosomal recessive disorders
Autosomal dominant disorders
Linkage disorders
Genetics