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Chromosome analysis/studies - Postnatal Blood - Conventional
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Test name Chromosome analysis/studies - Postnatal Blood - Conventional
Synonyms or
Related Tests 		Banded karyotype
Karyotype - Conventional - microscope analysis
Cytogenetics - Conventional
Routine chromosomes - Conventional
Routine cytogenetics - Conventional
Laboratory Cytogenetics
Cost
Reporting Time
Contact
Person Phone WCH Extension
Dr Howard Slater 8341-6262 82-6262
Mark Pertile 8341-6282 82-6282
Cytogenetics Lab Office 8341-6258/6259 82-6258/6259
Specimen Requirements

Blood lithium heparin

Adults: 5-10 ml

Infants: minimum 1 ml

Amniotic fluid15-20 ml preferable
Notes

Reporting times

Blood

Routine analysis: 2-3 weeks

Urgent cases: 3 days (contact lab for advice)