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Test Details

FISH Workup

General Info:

Description:

The FISH (Fluorescence in situ hybridization) Workup identifies genetic abnormalities, facilitating more accurate patient diagnostics and tailored therapeutic matches. FISH detects sites of specific DNA sequences in metaphase or interphase cells. Healthcare practitioners utilize this test to pinpoint particular DNA sequences, diagnose genetic disorders, map genes, and identify novel oncogenes or genetic irregularities associated with different cancer types.
Detailed availability of syndrome is:

  • 1. Cri-du-Chat Syndrome
  • 2. Di George Syndrome1
  • 3. Di George Syndrome 2
  • 4. Velocardiofacial syndrome
  • 5. Prader-will/Angelman Syndrome
  • 6. Isolated lissencephaly
  • 7. Smith Magenis Syndrome
  • 8. Miller-Dieker Syndrome
  • 9. Williams-Beuren Syndrome
  • 10. Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
  • 11. Sotos Syndrome

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Various Samples

Container Type: 

Sterile Container/Sterile container with transport medium/Whole Blood-Lithium Heparin without gel/ Sodium Heparin

Volume: 

AF-15ml/CVS & ST-15mg/Blood-3ml . AF-mL/CVS & ST-mg/Blood-mL

Volume Unit: 

Refrigerated (2 - 8°C)

Storage Condition:

7 days

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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