Constitutional FISH SHOX FISH

This probe is designed to detect deletions and duplications of the SHOX gene on chromosome Xp22.33 and chromosome Yp11.32.

Slides are prepared per standard protocols.  10 metaphase cells are scored per probe.  This FISH test is used as a supplement to standard G-banded chromosome analysis.

Blood:  

• Adult - 3-5 mL drawn into a GREEN top sodium heparin vacutainer tube or into a pre-heparinized plastic syringe (use 0.2 cc sodium heparin, 1000 unit/mL).  Do NOT use lithium heparin.
• Child - 1-2 mL, as above.
• Infant - 1-2 mL, as above. 
• Keep at room temperature and transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
• Contact Client Services at (855) 535-1522 for supplies and instructions.

A REQUISITION FORM MUST ACCOMPANY ALL SAMPLES.  Please include detailed clinical information, including ethnicity, clinical history, and family history.

Mon-Sat

5-12 days: Contact Lab at 855-KDL-1LAB (535-1522) - Time varies depending on number and type of tests performed.

• Keep specimen at room temperature during transit. 
• Do not use the cold pack provided in the KDL shipping kit. 
• Ship the specimen overnight express, using the FedEx priority overnight label provided. 
• The specimen must arrive at the lab no more than 24 hours after collection.