| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Test name | Subtelomere FISH |
| Available Stat? | No |
| In House Availability | Set up daily, Monday-Friday |
| Performed by | Medical Genomics - Cytogenetics |
| Normal range | Normal. See Additional Information |
| Container type | Blood: Dark green top POC: 15 mL centrifuge tube with transport media (RPMI, FBS, L-Glutamine, Sodium Heparin and PenStrep). Available from Cytogenetics, 415-353-4844. |
| Amount to Collect | 2 ml blood |
| Collection Instructions | Complete and submit a "UCSF Reproductive Genetics Lab Results" or a "UCSF Cytogenetic Requisition" form and send with the samples. Click here for Cytogenetics Requisition Keep samples at Room temperature. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE for any reason. |
| Sample type | Heparinized whole blood, Unfixed tissue |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667