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Array CGH, Family F/U
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| Test Update Information | Microarray results are reported based on the human genome build 19 (hg19/GRCh37). Cases prior December 1st, 2011, were reported based on hg18/NCBI36. Which human genome build is used must be noted when looking up regions in publicly available databases. | ||||||
| Approval req'd? | Yes, if not ordered by Genetics, Neurology or Neonatal ICU faculty or fellows. | ||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||
| Utilization Guidelines | This test is only intended for testing additional family members following identification of a copy gain or loss in a proband by microarray in the UCSF Clinical Laboratories. Tests with long turn-around times (ie. Molecular based tests and Microarrays) should only be requested on an inpatient if the result is going to affect the inpatient management. If the patient will likely be discharged before the result will be available, the test should be requested after discharge. (NOTE: UCSF Medical Center is not reimbursed for inpatient testing). An exception to the above may be appropriate if there is a possibility the patient will not survive to be discharged and the information is important for diagnosis and/or family decisions/management (ie. recurrence risk). |
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| Test code | PCGH | ||||||
| Test group | Microarray | ||||||
| Performed by | Molecular Diagnostics (Microarray) | ||||||
| In House Availability | Set up once per week | ||||||
| Method | 180K oligonucleotide CGH microarray using ISCA design. Click here to view probe locations |
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| Collection Instructions | Keep sample refrigerated for overnight or longer storage. For UCSF Samples (from remote sites) Click here for sample collection instructions For NON-UCSF Samples Click here for Requisition form & Account set-up instructions. Note we only do institutional billing. |
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| Container type | Lavender top preferred, Dark Green top acceptable | ||||||
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| Sample type | EDTA or Heparinized whole blood, Extracted DNA, Bone marrow | ||||||
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| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Unlabeled sample, insufficient sample, clotted samples, samples received in Lithium-heparin (Lt. Green top) | ||||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate samples DO NOT CENTRIFUGE OR FREEZE. | ||||||
| Normal range | Normal | ||||||
| Synonyms | Parental confirmation; Microarray; Oligoarray | ||||||
| Stability | Room temperature 4 days, refrigerated 2 weeks. | ||||||
| Turn around times | 10-14 days | ||||||
| Additional information | For questions, contact the microarray laboratory at 514-8964 | ||||||
| CPT coding | 81479 | ||||||
| LDT or Mod FDA? | Yes | ||||||
| Last Updated | 5/15/2013 2:18:18 PM | ||||||
| Entry Number | 1296 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667