Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Chromosome Analysis

Ordering information:

Please note that not all chromosome analyses are totally covered by the Medicare rebate, and the patient may be faced with out-of-pocket expenses. To establish the cost faced by a patient for a particular test, please contact the Billing Department at VCGS (8341-6392), and make sure the patient is aware of any out-of-pocket expense prior to collecting samples.

Alternate names:

Chromosome studies, DNA Analysis, Karyotype, Microarray, SNP Microarray

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

CHROM/CHROMP

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Lithium heparin no gel

Collection Instructions:

Chromosome Studies need:

Newborns/infants - greater than 1 mL heparinised blood (no gel)

Adults: 4-8 mL heparinised blood (no gel)

Fragile X studies need:

Newborn/infants : 1-2 ml EDTA

Children : 2-5 EDTA

Adults : 4-8 ml EDTA

Microarray/SNP studies need:

Newborn/infants : 1-2 mL EDTA

Adults: 4-8 mL EDTA

Notes:

Please contact BHH laboratory before collection.

Specimen to be at BHH laboratory before 1200 hours on Friday as they cannot be stored or collected over the weekend.

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

4-8 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Do NOT spin.

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Sevices (V.C.G.S) - Royal Childrens Hospital

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