FISH: 22q11.21 Deletion Syndrome

Test Information
Test Name FISH: 22q11.21 Deletion Syndrome
Lab (Location) Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Category Chromosomal Anomalies
Subcategory 22q11.21 Deletion Syndrome
Gene/Platform/Region List HIRA (TUPLE1), 22q11.21

Test type Cytogenetic
Samples Accepted Blood, Amniocyte, CVS
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing, Prenatal
Test Methodology 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.