Comparative Genomic Hybridization - Recommended


Sunquest Code:CGHCGCoPath Code:CGH
Epic Code:LAB4737Epic Name:Comparative Genomic Hybridization
Sunquest Code (non-Epic sites):CGHCG  
Synonyms:CGH; Microarray
Methodology:Chromosomal microarray
Turnaround Time:Results are reported within 7-21 days.
Special Instructions:Test request form requires:
  • Date and time of specimen collection
  • Specimen type
  • Patient information: date of birth, sex and medical record number
  • Ordering physician and contact number
  • Reason for referral
  • Clinical status
  • Information regarding medications or transfusions
  • Previous or pending genetic testing results

A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required. The consent should not be sent to the laboratory. The link to the Genetic Testing Consent Form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. See Associated Links.
Associated Links:

Genetic Testing Consent Form


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Whole blood
BOTH a green (sodium heparin, no gel) tube AND a purple (EDTA) or yellow (ACD) tube must be collected.
Optimal Volume:5 mL in Na heparin (green) AND 15 mL purple (EDTA) or yellow (ACD).
Minimum\Peds Volume:3 mL in green (sodium heparin, no gel) AND 3 mL purple (EDTA) or yellow (ACD). 1-3 mL for each tube will be accepted for patients with blood draw limitations.
Container:Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA) (Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory)
Collection Instructions:Collect green (sodium heparin, no gel) AND Purple (EDTA) tubes. Alternative to purple (EDTA), collect yellow (ACD). Both tubes required for testing.
Causes for Rejection:Clotted or frozen sample. Incorrect specimen collection tube (anticoagulant).


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Do not process. Store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Specimens must be received in the Cytogenetics Laboratory Mon-Fri by 5:30 pm; weekends and holidays by 4:30 pm. Specimens received after these cut offs will be processed the following day.
Shipping Instructions:Ship at room temperature.
Stability:For optimal testing results the specimen must arrive within 24 hours.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Cytogenetics  (UMMC-East Bank)


Interpretive

Limitations:Post-natal studies only.
Use:For detection of small duplications and deletions in patients with normal G-banded karyotypes. For characterization of abnormalities detected by G-banding.


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