Constitutional FISH panel: 22q11.21 Deletion Syndrome

Test Information
Test Name Constitutional FISH panel: 22q11.21 Deletion Syndrome
Lab (Location) Kingston General Hospital
Category Chromosomal Anomalies
Subcategory FISH: 22q11.21 Deletion Syndrome
Gene/Platform/Region List HIRA (TUPLE1)
Test type Cytogenetic
Samples Accepted Blood, Cultured Cells, Amniocyte, CVS, Products of Conception, Skin Punch
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Prenatal
Test Methodology FISH
Methodology Notes Constitutional FISH
Diseases/Conditions 22q11.21 Deletion Syndrome (DiGeorge syndrome (DGS), velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS), conotruncal anomaly face syndrome (CTAF), Opitz G/BBB syndrome, and Cayler cardiofacial syndrome (asymmetric crying facies), Sedlackova syndrome, Shprintzen Syndrome)
Notes Before requesting this test, please contact the lab for information regarding eligibility and availability of testing for your patient.