FISH Probe for Telomeres

Test Name

FISH Probe Telomeres

Alternate Description

Telomeric Region Anomolies, FISH Probe

LIS Code

TFISH

Lab Section

Cytogenetics Lab

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top

Container Whole Blood Required

5 ml whole blood in a Adult Non Gel Sodium Heparin Green Top tube or 2 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Non Gel Sodium Heparin Green Top tube

Summary Test Name

FISH Probe for Telomeres

Minimum Volume

5 ml whole blood - Adults 2 ml whole blood - Pediatric

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

NOTE: Amniotic fluid, Lymph Node, Skin Products, Products of Conception, or Stillbirth are also acceptable . Call Cytogenetics at (717) 531-8414.