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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Sub-Telomere Analysis by DNA FISH

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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Sub-Telomere Analysis by DNA FISH  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
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Test Workstation :
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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