SRY by FISH

Alphabetical Test listing

SRY by FISH-4280F

Test name:

SRY by FISH

Test number:

4280F

Excellian order number:

LAB4280F

Abbreviation:

CYG

Alternate names:

Yp11.3
Y Chromosome
Sex-determining factor
Sex determining region of Y-chromosome

Useful for:

Detects the presence of the SRY gene normally localized to Yp11.3.

Specimen type:

Na Heparin whole blood

Collection container:

Dk green

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

2.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Cytogenetics specimen collection guide

If both chromosome and FISH tests are ordered, only 1 tube is needed.

Transport container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Alternate specimen type:

Sodium heparing (Na hep) cord blood

Alternate specimen volume:

3.0 mL

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict)

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytogenetics: Z

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

14 days

Method:

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Reference ranges:

Interpretative report

CPT codes:

88271 x 3
88273
88275
88230 - culture (if appropriate)

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

08/17/2015

Revised date:

01/03/2018