Pathology Handbook

Alternative Names:

Microarray (Paediatric)
SNP microarray
CGH array
chromosome microarray
MA
Molecular Karyotype
Mol Karyotype
Downs Syndrome (Post Natal)

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

CHM

Registration Instructions:

RPMI not necessary however if added will not affect test.

EDTA or Salivary kit are the required samples. For product of conception (POC) see "Cytogentics - Products of Conception"

Private: $595

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge

Non-Medicare patients: $510.40 - $589.90

Microarray and Fragile X testing can be performed on one EDTA specimen

Specimen Types:

EDTA
Saliva

Container Types:

EDTA
Salivary Kit

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Adult-child: 5ml EDTA

Infant: 0.5-1.0ml EDTA

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack