The Cytogenetics Laboratory is located in the basement of the “Archbishop Makarios III” Hospital and represents a model and modern laboratory in the field of diagnosing chromosomal abnormalities for:
Our department is a referral laboratory for the entire Cyprus regarding hematologic disorders, as it is the only laboratory in Cyprus that performs this specific analysis. Our department serves the Pediatric Oncology Clinic of the “Archbishop Makarios III” Hospital, all Hematology Clinics, private hematologists, etc. Karyotype analysis in hematologic disorders constitutes a fundamental pillar in all diagnostic and treatment protocols as it is an important tool for prognosis and therapeutic management.
Postnatal cytogenetic analysis of chromosomal abnormalities/rearrangements in peripheral blood with high-resolution techniques by studying the karyotype. This analysis concerns cases:
Postnatal:
Prenatal:
The Laboratory operates according to international standards and is staffed by experienced and specialized scientific and technological personnel. The laboratory has been at the forefront for the past 40 years, contributing to the prenatal and postnatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities, as well as genetic defects in hematological neoplasms. The goal is to provide reliable and prompt genetic diagnostic tests to pathologists, obstetricians-gynecologists, hematologists, endocrinologists, oncologists, pediatricians, and physicians of other specialties. All modern techniques of Cytogenetics are applied, concerning constitutional and acquired chromosomal abnormalities.
Laboratory Personnel
| # | Name | Position |
| 1 | Maria Lerni | Head of Laboratory |
| 2 | Stella Constantinou | Hospital Laboratory Officer |
| 3 | Sofia Neofytou | Hospital Laboratory Officer |
| 4 | Paul Papadopoulos | Hospital Laboratory Officer |
| 5 | George Irodotou | Hospital Laboratory Officer |
| 6 | Chryso Constantinou | Laboratory Assistant |
Operating Hours & Appointment Arrangement
The Cytogenetics Laboratory operates daily (Monday – Friday) from 7:30 to 15:00. For appointment arrangement, call 22405182 during working hours or contact via email at cytogenetics.nam3@shso.org.
The Cytogenetics Laboratory collaborates with licensed Chemistry – Hematology centers throughout free Cyprus, aiming to better serve its customers. For more information, call 22405182.
Since 2022, the department has additionally pursued accreditation from The Cyprus Organization for the Promotion of Quality (ISO 15189), aligning itself with European standards to uphold standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Furthermore, since 2015, the department has actively engaged in numerous laboratory schemes under the Genomics Quality Assessment (GenQA), with the aim of ensuring and delivering the highest quality of service.
Appointments and Information
