| Laboratory: | Genomics (CYTOGENETICS) |
| Test Name: |
MICROARRAY - (B)
Test Code:
GENO
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| Clinical Information: |
Description: Microarray testing is used to detect small gains or losses of chromosome material which are not detectable by conventional cytogenetic techniques.
Microarray testing for targeted 22q array testing may be ordered by a pediatric cardiologist or pediatric immunologists. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Blood: 4.0 mL
Pediatric Blood: 1.0 mL
Collection Information: For pediatric samples, 1.0 mL is the minimum required. 1.5-2.0 mL is preferred, in case repeat DNA extraction is required. Specimen Stability: Ambient: preferred |
| Referral: |
Whole Blood: 4.0 mL
Pediatric Whole Blood: 1.0 mL
Shipping & Storage: Ambient temperature, no centrifugation.
Referred Out Location: GeneDx Samples will be sent to GeneDx for testing as a backup to Shared Health microarray equipment downtime and/or as required at the discretion of the Genomics Medical Director. |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
An interpretive report from the referral laboratory will be forwarded to the physician.
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| Availability: |
Weekdays and Saturdays (M-Th, Sat: 0800h - 1600h; Fridays 0800h - 1715h). Closed Sundays and Statutory Holidays. Sample will be processed the next working day.
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| More Information: |
Once specimen is collected, the blood 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. |