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Interphase FISH test (post natal)

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

VCG

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Do not freeze. Store at 4°C or room temperature

Transport Instructions:

Store at 4C

Assay Frequency:

Daily

Method:

Interphase Fluorescent in situ Hybridisation or FISH, is a technique use in the paediatric setting to provide rapid results for the detection of chromosomal trisomies like Down syndrome (trisomy 21). FISH may also be used for urgent microdeletion syndrome confirmation and to diagnose certain classes of paediatric cancers. Interphase FISH is a useful technique because it uses uncultured cells, meaning it can provide rapid test turn around times (usually within 24-48 hours

Additional Notes:

David Francis

Phone (03) 8341 6258 (Lab)

Phone (03) 8341 6282 (direct)

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples