Detects deletions involving the LIS1 gene on 17p13.3 within the Miller-Dieker syndrome (MDS) critical region.
If both chromosome and FISH tests are ordered, only 1 tube is needed
Submit entire specimen, UNSPUN
Test Ordering For Excellian Users:
Order test place holder according to specimen type.
Answer the questions in Excellian to select the test name and complete the test order.
Specimen = Congenital Blood (LAB4280F)
For prenatal diagnosis, please call the lab and discuss with the Cytogenetics lab director.
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
Ambient - Do not heat or freeze
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
An interpretive report will be included