Sub-Telomere Analysis by DNA FISH

Cytogenetics Laboratory - : Cytogenetics

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1. Sub-Telomere Analysis by DNA FISH
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CYTO

Specimen Type:

Blood, Bone Marrow, Lymph Node, Tumor, Amniotic Fluid

Cause for Rejection:

Clotted, nonsterile, or frozen

Storage:

Ambient

Availability:

Mon-Fri (0700-1600) Sat (0900-1300)

Methodology:

Following standard chromosome preparation, cells are fixed to slides, hybridized overnight to appropriate DNA probe(s), washed, and counter-stained. 2-5 metaphases are evaluated for each sub-telomeric probe using a fluorescence microscope and images are captured digitally using image analysis software.

Special Instructions:

Include pertinent medical findings on the requisition with suspected diagnosis and/or indication(s) for testing.

Lab/Phone:

330-543-8483

TAT:

24 hours-2 weeks

CPT Code:

88271x15, 88274, 88291

Synonyms:

Telomere Studies; Telomere Analysis

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