FISH Chromosomal Analysis

FISH ANALYSES

The Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory provides High Resolution 550 - 850 chromosome banding and fluorescent in situ hybridizations (FISH) to detect microdeletions and other chromosomal abnormalities. GeneCare offers consultations, full test interpretation and rapid turnaround time for the following:

Interphase Chromosome Probes "Quick FISH"

Chromsomes: 13, 18, 21,X, Y.

CPT: 88291, 88271, 88275 Turnaround time: 24-48 hrs

Microdeletion Syndromes	Region Specific Probes
Angelman	Smith-Magenis	SRY
DiGeorge/Velo-Cardio-Facial (Shprintzen)	Williams
Miller Dieker/Lissencephaly	X-linked Ichthyosis (Steroid Sulphatase Deficiency)
Prader-Willi

CPT: 88365; 83896

Metaphase Chromosome Probes

Whole Chromosome Paints: 1-22,X,Y
Centromere Alpha Probes: 3-4,6-12,15,17,18,X,Y,13/21,14/22, Satellite III - 15, Yqh
Telomere Probes: 1-22,X,Y

CPT: 88365; 83896 Turnaround time: 10 days or less.

Specimen Collection and Transport:

To submit specimens, complete Laboratory Request Form and collect Amniotic fluid 25-30ml, CVS > 15-30mg in sterile tissue culture media or Blood - 10ml Sodium Heparin tube. Transport in GeneCare kit.
Label specimens with patients full name, date and time biopsied.
High resolution chromosome GTG banding, AFAFP and AChE are provided as needed.
Molecular analysis should augment, not replace, cytogenetic analysis.
Before shipping, call our Center with DHL/Airborne or FedEx tracking number to insure successful delivery. Check "Priority Overnight" always and mark "Saturday Delivery" on Friday shipments. Specimens are accepted 7 days a week.

Information provided on this site is for information purposes ONLY. This should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment or diagnosis.