Performing Lab
UCSF Cytogenetics Lab
Test Code
CYFD (Non-Blood Sample), BCYFD (Blood Sample),
Technique
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
Description
CYFD (Non-Blood Sample): Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) is performed to evaluate the number of signals for chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y In each cell from non-blood samples such as amniotic fluid or CVS samples. Result must be confirmed by routine chromosome analysis.
BCYFD (Blood Sample): Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) is performed to evaluate the number of signals for chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y In each cell from blood samples.
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