Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Cytogenetic Analysis, Breakage (Synonyms: Chromosome Analysis Breakage Studies, Ataxia telangiectasia, Cytogenetics, Fanconi Anemia)

Collection Alert:

Unopened dedicated tubes (do not share) are required for Cytogenetic analysis.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB8882

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE	CGLBL (BLOOD)
CENTRAL, NORTH, AND SOUTH ZONES	CHRBLD (BLOOD)

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

Green top - Sodium Heparin (no gel)

Minimum Collection Volume:

If unable to collect the minimum as per specimen collection requirements, contact Cytogenetics.

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Newborn to 6 months	6 months to Adult
Collect 1.0 to 2.0 mL blood in a Sodium Heparin tube.	Collect 3.0 to 4.0 mL blood in a Sodium Heparin tube.

Test Resources:

Pre-test Counselling Information-Genetic and Genomic Testing

Submit requests using requisition or Connect Care online order entry:

Cytogenetic Analysis, Constitutional Requisition

Please ensure all required information, including patient's clinical history/indication, is provided on the requisition.

Stability and Storage:

Room temperature: up to 7 days.

Processing:

DO NOT centrifuge or aliquot specimen.
DO NOT refrigerate or freeze specimen.

Transportation:

Specimens should be received in the laboratory on the day of collection (preferred) or within 24 hours of time of collection.

Specimens that cannot be transported to be received during the Cytogenetics Laboratory hours of operation (Monday through Friday 08:00 to 16:15) should be stored at appropriate temperature and forwarded to the laboratory on the next business day.

Transport at room temperature to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Cytogenetics Laboratory B0-150.

Routine Turn Around Time:

1 week

Testing Area:

Cytogenetics

Performing Site:

Alberta Children's Hospital

Contact Comments:

For additional information refer to Genetics and Genomics webpage or contact:
Cytogenetics South 403-955-2886 (phone), 403-955-3000 (fax).

Last Updated On:

Monday, December 13, 2021

Date of Last Review:

Aug 1 2022 12:00AM