| Specimen Container |
Lithium Heparin Tube
(To be obtained from Cytogenetics Laboratory) |
| Specimen Requirement |
2 - 5 mL fetal cord blood.
Sterile techniques must be observed. Invert gently several times to ensure proper mixing and prevent clotting.
|
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Store at room temperature and transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
|
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
8 days
|
| Reference Value(s) |
-
|
| Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
| Laboratory | Cytogenetics |
| Contact Number | 6394 1392 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Mon - Fri: By appointment only.
Appointment to be made with ADC
|
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form | |
| Additional Information |
Consent required. Please fill up “Karyotyping / Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation (FISH) for Constitutional Genetic Testing” [85060-FM-MB-103]. |
Change History Notes
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15 Sep 2025 01:11 PM
Update test name and downtime form
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30 Jun 2025 04:00 PM
Updated photo.
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15 Mar 2024 09:00 AM
Updated Specimen requirement and Specimen container.
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05 Mar 2024 12:00 AM
Updated Consent Form.
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29 Oct 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Downtime Form and Consent Form.
Last Updated - 15 Sep 2025
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