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ReviewHuman genetics2025

Clinical validation of artificial intelligence-assisted karyotyping on peripheral blood in a cytogenetic diagnostic laboratory.

Yujie Zhu, Matthew Hoi Kin Chau, Huilin Wang, Ning Song, Ran Wei, Kin Wah Suen, Anna Chi Sum Chan, Wan Ching Hung, Ye Cao, Zirui Dong and 3 more

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Review in Human genetics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Yujie Zhu *Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-8463-0592
Matthew Hoi Kin Chau *Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0945-1938
Huilin WangThe Obstetric and Paediatric Center [Shenzhen] under Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen,, China.
Ning SongHangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China.
Ran WeiHangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China.
Kin Wah SuenDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,, China.
Anna Chi Sum ChanDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR,, China.
Wan Ching HungDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,, China.
Ye CaoDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5712-1968
Zirui DongDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3626-6500
Tak Yeung LeungDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9153-0343
Sau Wai Cheung *The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Baylor College of Medicine Joint Center for Medical Genetics, Hong Kong SAR,, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3813-5256
Kwong Wai Choy *Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,, China. richardchoy@cuhk.edu.hk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3616-6200

Funding

Collaborative Research Fund Ref No.: C4062-21GFNational Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFC2705603
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

G-banded chromosome analysis, also known as G-banded karyotyping, remains a fundamental and irreplaceable diagnostic modality in clinical genetic testing. G-banded karyotypes provide whole genome visualization through chromosome banding patterns at the single-cell resolution for the diagnosis of chromosomal disorders. However, this method is labor-intensive and requires specialized expertise to manually analyze and karyotype metaphase spreads. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have been utilized to automate karyotyping and assist with chromosome analysis. Despite this progress, there is a scarcity of studies evaluating the utility of artificial intelligence-assisted (AI-assisted) karyotyping analysis in cytogenetics diagnostic laboratories. This study highlights promising applications of AI-assisted karyotyping analysis in a cytogenetics diagnostic laboratory through a combination of a literature review, our data, and experience from a retrospective cohort study. This study also discusses important considerations of the use of AI-assisted karyotyping analysis in a cytogenetic diagnostic laboratory and outlines a two-stage framework for its implementation into clinical workflows. This approach aims to utilize the accuracy and efficiency of AI-assisted karyotyping analysis, potentially benefiting personalized patient care and contributing to advancements in the health system.

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Artificial IntelligenceChromosome DisordersCytogenetic AnalysisKaryotypingAlgorithmsChromosome BandingFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective Studies

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PMCPMC12689769

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