Peripheral Blood

Provide details of clinical information (for example: rule out Fanconi Anemia) and family history (if applicable).

5-10 cc adult, 2 cc infants (the minimum draw may preclude complete testing, please contact the lab) 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.

Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection. After hours specimens should be taken to Specimen Control. For questions after hours, call (319) 356-1616 and ask the operator to page the cytogenetics on-call staff at pager #5525.

Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.

Allow 2-3 weeks for final results.

Male: 46,XY Female: 46,XX Cells with breakage compared to control.

Breakage studies are cultured with a concurrent control. If the patient has been transfused, wait a minimum of two weeks before obtaining the specimen.

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