FISH with karyotyping (Blood) (Please advise cytogenetic lab the FISH probes required)

CY0101

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Lithium Heparin Tube
(To be obtained from Cytogenetics Laboratory)
Specimen Requirement

3 - 5 mL blood.

Sterile techniques must be observed.
Invert gently several times to ensure proper mixing and prevent clotting.

Specimen Storage/Transport
Store specimen at room temperature. For after office hours store at 4-8oC in lab reception refrigerator.
 
Transport to lab as soon as possible.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
8 - 18 days
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Cytogenetics
Contact Number 6394 1392
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0830 hrs to 1800 hrs
Sat: 0830 hrs to 1300 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Lab Cytogenetics

Additional Information
 
Please see available probe below:
DiGeorge Region Probe (TUPLE1/HIRA)
Williams Region probe (ELN)
PWS/ AS Region probe (SNRPN)
Wolf Hirschhorn Region Probe (WHS)
Cri du Chat Region Probe (EGR1)
22q13 Deletion Probe (ARSA)
13q14 Patau Region Probe (RB1)
21q22.13-q22.2 Down Region Probe (D21S342)
Centromeric 18 Probe
Centromeric X and Y probe (CEP X,Y)
SRY Probe
Others, please contact lab and indicate probe in Clinical Diagnosis

Change History Notes

  • 30 Jun 2025 04:00 PM

    Update photo.

  • 15 Mar 2024 09:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement and Specimen container.

  • 05 Mar 2024 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Consent Form.

  • 25 Aug 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Turn Around Time.

  • 17 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Day and Time Performed.

  • 11 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Storage / Transport.

  • 04 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Additional Information.

  • 29 Oct 2021 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Downtime Form and Consent Form.

  • 21 May 2021 12:00 AM

    ​Updated specimen requirement.

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Last Updated - 01 Jul 2025