Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Smith-Magenis (FISH)

Synonyms

17p11.2(FLII) deletion
FISH
Fluorescent in situ hybridization

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

4ml Heparin (Dark green – non gel) whole blood sterile

Pre Testing Requirements

Specimens should be sent to Cytogenetics Waikato DHB laboratory for processing and slides of cultured cells/chromosomes dispatched for FISH analysis.

Paediatric Specimen

4ml Heparin (Dark green – non gel) whole blood sterile

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Referred Out

LabPlus

Minimum Volume

 Adult  1ml. Paediatric 0.5 ml.

 

Electronic Information

Registration Code

SMIP

HL7 mapping code

$SMI