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Program:Genetics and Genomics
 
Test Name:Chromosomal Microarray (CMA), blood
Test Code:CMAB (IN SUNQUEST), CGLMA (IN CERNER)
Alternate Test Name:Comparative Genomic Hybridization, blood
Array CGH, blood
 
Performing Site: University of Alberta Hospital or Alberta Children's Hospital
Performing Dept:Cytogenetics
 
Availability:Test set-up routinely Monday to Friday (08:00-16:00)
TAT:Routine 4 weeks, Expedited 2 weeks
 
Preferred Tube/Container:EDTA (lavender) AND Sodium Heparin (dark green - NOT PST)
 
Specimen Requirements:For patients >1 year of age:
Collect 3.0 to 5.0 mL of blood in each of the required EDTA and Sodium heparin tubes.

For patients Newborn to 1 year of age:
Collect a minimum of 1.0 mL of blood in each of the required EDTA and Sodium heparin tubes.

Unopened and dedicated tubes (DO NOT SHARE) are required.
 
Min. Sample Required:2.0 mL (1.0 mL in each tube)
 
Specimen Processing:DO NOT spin. DO NOT aliquot.
Specimen MUST remain at room temperature.
 
Specimen Handling:
For Cytogenetics North at UAHFor Cytogenetics South at ACH
  • Ship at room temperature to Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory via UAH Specimen Control WMC 4B2.10.
  • Specimens must be received by the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory within 7 days of collection.
  • Ship at room temperature to Cytogenetics Laboratory B0-150 ACH.
  • Specimens must be received by the Cytogenetics Laboratory within 7 days of collection.
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    Additional Information:Pre-analytical processes are performed by UAH Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and ACH Cytogenetics Laboratory.
    CMA analytical testing and reporting are performed by UAH Cytogenetics Laboratory and ACH Cytogenetics Laboratory.
     
    Requisition/Form:All requests MUST be submitted on a Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) requisition form.
    Ensure all sections of the requisition are complete and the requisition is signed.
     
    Order Restrictions:Ordering CMA on blood is restricted to Pediatricians, Pediatric Specialists, or Geneticists.
     
    Indications:Refer to requisition.
    Reference Interval:Interpretation provided on report
     
    Comments:For additional information refer to Genetic Laboratory Services webpage or contact
    Cytogenetics North Laboratory (780-407-1542) or Cytogenetics South Laboratory (403-955-2886) for questions or priority turn-around.
     
     
    Last Updated On:Monday, February 12, 2018
    Date of Last Review:Jan 2 2018 12:00AM