Microdeletion Syndrome Analysis, Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
11 days
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
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Detects microdeletions like DiGeorge or Williams syndrome using FISH.
Fixed-cell pellet from a cytogenetic analysis Slides with metaphases and/or interphase nuclei for each probe indicated Blood Bone Marrow amniotic fluid chorionic villi/products of conception or Slides from buccal smears
Fixed-cell pellet, three slides, 10 mL blood (adult), 5 mL blood (pediatric), 3 mL bone marrow, or 10 mL amniotic fluid
All blood or bone marrow in sodium heparin tube (pediatric Vacutainer® is optimal), confluent T-25 flask (amniotic fluid)
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
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