FISH Testing (Peripheral Blood & Other Specimens ) (Adult)

Testing Laboratory

IGENZ

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

IFIS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8238

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

All samples for cytogenetics must be collected using sterile technique

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

FISH Testing (Peripheral Blood & other Specimens ) (Adult)

Turnaround Time

18 days

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

EDTA is NOT the preferred anti-coagulant and can impede cell culture due to its chelation of calcium. Samples received in EDTA can be processed for FISH (non-dividing cells) however it may compromise samples requiring G-banded metaphase anaysis.

Specimen Volume:
Adult 5–10 mL
Paediatric 2–5 mL

Transportation Temperature
Samples should be transported at ambient temperature and received within 48 hours of collection. If transit of samples is delayed, samples may be placed at 4degC overnight.
Delays in receipt of sample may compromise the ability to obtain a result.

Send copy of request form.

IMPORTANT SENDAWAYS INFORMATION:
Phone SUB60 or Taxi to arrange courier (use WDHB account).
AND
Phone IGENZ (09) 307 3981 to inform them that the sample is coming.

Out of hours: Place in fridge and call following morning/Monday

Contact Information