| Laboratory: | Genomics (CYTOGENETICS) |
| Test Name: |
FISH TESTING FOR ACQUIRED CHROMOSOME DISORDERS in Oncology Sample - BM
Test Code:
GENO
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Performed at: Health Sciences Centre FISH Laboratory
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
1 - Na Heparin 4mL, NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection
Collection tube requires a special medium. Cytogenetics supplies appropriate tubes for sample collection for adult and pediatric cases. To order tubes, call lab at 787-2489.
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| Specimen Required: |
Bone Marrow: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Bone Marrow: 2.0 mL
Pediatric- 2 x 2.0 mL |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
An interpretive report from the referral laboratory will be forwarded to the physician.
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| Availability: |
Weekdays
Monday- Friday: 0800-1600h. Closed weekends and statutory holdiays.
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| More Information: |
Culture tubes should not be used past the expiry date.
Once specimen is collected, the bone marrow sample should be kept at room temperature and transported promptly. St. Boniface samples sent through SBH Hematology. For further information, please call 787-2489. |