| Laboratory: | Genomics (CYTOGENETICS) |
| Test Name: |
FISH TESTING FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CHROMOSOME DISORDERS in Amniotic Fluid - (AMF)
Test Code:
GENO
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| Clinical Information: |
Test performed at: Health Sciences Centre FISH Laboratory
FISH testing can only be ordered by a Clinical Geneticist with the exception of FISH for 22q11.2 deletion which can also be ordered by a Pediatric Cardiologist or a Pediatric Immunologist. For more information on clinical criteria for ordering 22q11.1 FISH please see: |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
1 - Sterile 15 mL Corning Polypropylene Conical Tubes
- Quantity: 1-3
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| Specimen Required: |
20 mL amniotic fluid required for standard chromosome studies; 25-30 mL required if additional studies requested. |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
A descriptive report will be sent.
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| Availability: |
Weekdays
0800h to 1600h. Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
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| More Information: |
Once specimens are collected, the amniotic fluid sample should be kept at room temperature and transported promptly. For further information, please call 787-2489. St. Boniface Hospital (SBH) patient samples are registered with test code GENO and are sent through the Biochemistry Lab.
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