Detects deletions involving the KAL1 gene on Xp22.3 within the Kallmann syndrome critical region (metaphase study only).
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