FISH Analysis

Test Information
Test Name FISH Analysis
Lab (Location) Hamilton Health Sciences Centre
Category Chromosomal Anomalies
Subcategory FISH: 22q11.21 Deletion Syndrome
Gene/Platform/Region List DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2/TUPLE1)
Test type Cytogenetic
Samples Accepted Blood, Cultured Cells, Amniocyte, CVS, Fibroblasts
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing, Prenatal
Test Methodology FISH
Methodology Notes 22q11.2/TUPLE1
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.