Cri du Chat syndrome by FISH

Alphabetical Test listing

Cri du Chat syndrome by FISH-4280F

Test name:

Test number:

4280F

Excellian order number:

LAB4280F

Alternate names:

Chromosome 5p15.2 deletion
5p-
Cat's cry
CYG

Useful for:

Detects common deletions in the Cri-du-Chat syndrome critical region on 5p15.2.

Specimen type:

Whole blood

Collection container:

Dk green

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

2.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen, UNSPUN

Transport container:

Dk Green top (Na Heparin) tube - NO gel

Alternate specimen type:

Cord blood

Alternate specimen volume:

2.0 mL

Transport and stability:

Ambient

Do not heat or freeze

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytogenetics: Z

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

14 days

Method:

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be inlcuded

CPT codes:

88271 x 2
88273 x 1
88275 x 1

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

08/17/2015

Revised date:

08/21/2015