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

Test Code:

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.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

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

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

Others

Keywords

FISH with karyotyping (Blood) (Please advise cytogenetic lab the FISH probes required) CY0101
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