FISH: Disorders of sex development

Test Information
Test Name FISH: Disorders of sex development
Lab (Location) The Hospital for Sick Children
Category Chromosomal Anomalies
Subcategory FISH: Disorders of Sex Development
Gene/Platform/Region List centromere (X/SRY (Yp11.3)),SHOX (Xp22.3/Yp11.3)
Test type Cytogenetic
Samples Accepted Blood, Fibroblasts
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Prenatal
Test Methodology FISH
Methodology Notes FISH on cultured cells
Diseases/Conditions X/SRY (Yp11.3) , SHOX (Xp22.3/Yp11.3) Deletions
Notes Before requesting this test, please contact the lab for information regarding eligibility and availability of testing for your patient.