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Test Name:
Parental FISH Analysis
- SBMF No:
45698 - Performance Lab Name:
Medical Genetics Laboratories, Baylor College of Medicine - Test Mnemonic:
CMA-PARENT - ABN:
N/A - CPT Code:
99001 - LOINC Code:
19146-0 - Also See:
45685 Chromosomal Microarray Analysis - High Resolution - Spec Type:
Whole blood - Spec Container:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube, AND
Green top (sodium heparin) tube - Pref Vol:
5.0 mL Whole blood (EDTA), AND
5.0 mL Whole blood (Na Heparin) - Fasting:
No - Patient Prep:
Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing - Spec Collect:
Collect Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Gently invert tube to mix blood with the anticoagulant
Do not centrifuge
Do not remove plasma from cells
Forward entire tube of unprocessed whole blood to the laboratory - Spec Store Transport:
Ship sample at room temperature by overnight express
Samples should arrive at Baylor within 48 hours of collection - Spec Remarks:
Do not freeze
A copy of the child's Chromosomal Microarray Analysis report must be submitted with the parental samples for proper tracking and reporting - Methodology:
Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH) - Use:
Use for parental studies recommended in a child's Chromosomal Microarray Analysis (CMA) report - Reference Range:
By report - Day Run:
Varies - Time Reported:
Within 2 weeks - Test Type:
GENETIC
