SRY/CEP X
Use
FISH test on hematologic specimens for detection of del Yp11.3. This test is useful in biological sex determination in constitutional studies or to determine chimerism in cases of opposite sex bone marrow / stem cell transplants. Testing performed by affiliate laboratory.
Special Instructions
All attempts will be made to process and report samples received > 72 hours post-collection. Bone marrow is the sample of choice in most heme malignancies.
Limitations
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract. Clotted specimen, specimen exposed to extreme temperature, anticoagulant toxic to cells, or insufficient number of cells may lead to rejection.
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (FISH)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
9 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
EDTA preferred (NaHep accepted)
Storage Instructions
Store at 2°C to 25°C
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; Specimen exposed to extreme temperature; Anticoagulant toxic to cells; Insufficient number of cells