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Test Code LAB4016 Microarray for Constitutional Abnormalities

Important Note

The Cytogenetics Request form must be complete and accurate. Clinical indication is required prior to specimen processing.

Collection:

Specimen: Blood
Container:  Lavender Top Tube

Volume: 4 mL in each Tube
 

Specimen: Amniotic Fluid or Chorionic Villus Sample
Container: Sterile centrifuge tube.  Contact Lab Client Services at 792-0707 to obtain a sterile tube from Cytogenetics.

Volume: 10 mL of Amniotic fluid; 10mg of villi in addition to what is required for other tests requested.

Storage Instructions:

Send specimen to Lab immediately after collection. Ship specimen at room temperature; if > 90° F, use refrigerated coolant.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported in 14 – 30 days

Test Availability:

Batched once a week.  DNA will be extracted on samples that are in the lab prior 10 pm on Monday and testing will be performed Monday – Wednesday with preliminary results available in the end of the week.

Performing Laboratory Section:

Cytogenetics Lab (Genomics) – EH218 University Hospital Extension

Request Form:

Microarray/ Cytogenetics Request Form

Interpretive Data:

Interpretive report will be provided.