Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH-Aneuploidy Screening)
| 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)
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
Specimen:
Peripheral Blood (Newborn or Cord, and Others)
Minimum:
2 cc of infants 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.
Provide details of clinical information and family history (if
applicable). 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:
Preliminary results are given for STAT cases within 48 hours. Suitable
for interphase and metaphase analysis. Allow 2-5 days for final
results.
Reference Range:
Male: X and Y probe signals Female: two X probe signals
The reference range for autosomes varies for each probe, call lab for
information.
Methodology:
Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)
CPT Code:
88230, 88271, 88275, 88365
See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing