ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Microarray Family Study by FISH : 2002301
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Time Sensitive
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Patient History for Pediatric/Adult Cytogenetic (Chromosome) Studies


Mnemonic: ARRAY FAM

Methodology: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
Performed: Varies
Reported: Varies
Specimen Required: Collect: Green (sodium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood in original collection tube. (Min: 2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data:



Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are available online at www.aruplab.com.

See Compliance Statement C: www.aruplab.com/CS
Note: Order this test to identify a known deletion or duplication, identified by microarray, in a family member. If the original array was not performed at ARUP, contact ARUP's genetic counselor at (800) 242-2787 extension 3922.
CPT Code(s): 88271; 88273; 88291