X Y Chromosome

DESCRIPTION – detection of sex chromosome abnormalities

METHODOLOGY – fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

TURN AROUND TIME – 15 days

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – non diluted bone marrow or sodium heparin

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – 3-4 ml bone marrow or peripheral blood in green top (sodium heparin) or lavender top (EDTA) tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – 2-8 degrees C (with cold pack) and transport within 72 hours

STABILITY – ambient: 48 hours; refrigerated: 48 hours

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS – frozen and clotted specimens

MRP – 14000.00

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory