FISH: Miller-Dieker syndrome

Test Information
Test Name FISH: Miller-Dieker syndrome
Lab (Location) Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Category Chromosomal Anomalies
Subcategory FISH: Miller-Dieker Syndrome
Gene/Platform/Region List PAFAH1B1 (LIS1), 17p13.3
Test type Cytogenetic
Samples Accepted Blood, Amniocyte, CVS
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing, Prenatal
Test Methodology FISH
Methodology Notes Metaphase FISH
Diseases/Conditions Miller-Dieker syndrome (Miller-Dieker syndrome, postaxial acrofacial dysostosis, POADS, Genee-Wiedemann syndrome)
Notes Before requesting this test, please contact the lab for information regarding eligibility and availability of testing for your patient.