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Laboratory: Genomics
Test Name:
UNIPARENTAL DISOMY (UPD) FOR CHROMOSOMES 6, 7, 14, 15 ONLY - (B)
Test Code: MD
Clinical Information:
Uniparental disomy studies are done for chromosomes 6, 7, 14 and 15 only.  Parental bloods are required for analysis (2 - EDTA 4 mL tubes).
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Blood: 8.0 mL
Pediatric Blood: 3.0 mL

Specimen must be kept at room temperature. Pediatric volume for infants only.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
An interpretive report will be sent.
Availability:
Within 12 Weeks
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More Information:
Do NOT centrifuge.  Specimen is forwarded to Health Sciences Centre - MS5 for analysis.  Store and ship specimens at room temperature.  Specimens sent for Molecular tests are not to be used for other tests (ie. CBC).