What Does SKY Stand For?

SKY stands for Spectral Karyotyping

SKY, or Spectral Karyotyping, is a sophisticated imaging technique used in cytogenetics to visualize and analyze chromosomes based on their unique spectral properties. This method employs fluorescent dyes that are specific to each chromosome, allowing for the simultaneous identification of all chromosomes in a sample. SKY enhances the detection of chromosomal abnormalities, rearrangements, and aneuploidies, making it a valuable tool in cancer research, prenatal diagnosis, and genetic studies.