Abstract:Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of small supernumerary marker chromosomes (sSMC) by SNP chip technique applied in two fetuses. Methods The karyotypes of two fetuses and their parents were analyzed by conventional G banding technique. SNP chip technique was performed to determine the source of sSMC. Results The chromosome karyotype of fetus 1 was determined as 45, X[74]/46, X, +mar[31]. The chip has identified of a 52.7?Mb deletion at Xp22.33-p11.22 and of a 8.6?Mb deletion at Xq27.3-q28. The karyotype of Fetus 2 was 47, XX, +mar, while the chip result was 46, XX. Patriarchal karyotype was 47, XY, +mar with normal clinical characteristics. Conclusions The SNP chip is able to determine the source of sSMC and serves as supplementation to traditional karyotype analysis for prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.