Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH-Subtelomeric Constitutional Studies)
Epic Lab Code: CYT54
Order Form: C-12 Cytogenetics Request or Epic Req
Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory (Dept. of Pediatrics)
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
Specimen:
Peripheral Blood, Skin
Minimum:
5-10 cc adult, 2 cc infants of venous blood collected in a green-top vacutainer with sodium heparin. Invert tube to mix well. Label the tube with patient name and medical record number. DO NOT FREEZE OR CENTRIFUGE.
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.
Specimen Instructions:
Provide details of clinical information. If a specimen is collected over the weekend, please page the technologist on call by dialing 1-888- 533-0186. When it stops ringing, enter your phone number, the '#' sign, and hang up.
Testing Schedule:
Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700. After hours specimens should be taken to specimen control and a message left on the lab voice mail. In the case of an emergency, follow the instructions on the lab voice mail.
Analytic Time:
Allow 14-21 days for final results.
Reference Range:
Varies for each probe (set). P and Q arm subtelomeric regions. Contact lab for more details.
Comments:
This test can be used as an adjunct to chromosomal analysis for detection of submicroscopic/cryptic rearrangements in certain congenital disorders. Suitable for metaphase analysis only. Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory Website
Methodology:
Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)
CPT Code:
88230, 88271
 
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Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing