Test Entry - Detail

FISH Studies - Products of Conception


General
  Clinical Use: Detection of chromosomal constitutional abnormality in products of conception on FFPE slides provided from Anatomical Pathology services. (Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded - tested using FISH studies).
  Availability: Samples are tested Monday - Friday.
  Aliases/Synonyms: FFPE - POC,   FISH Studies - POC,  
  Code: FPO1
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample ambient.
  Hyperlink: https://pathwest.health.wa.gov.au/Our-Services/Clinical-Services/Diagnostic-Genomics/Cytogenetics-and-Microarray
  Reference Interval:
Not Applicable


Collection Requirements
  Container: Sterile Container (STERILE),  
  Sample Type: FFPE Slides
  Minimum Collection Volume:
  Collection Instructions: FISH analysis is only performed on histological sections. A stained and marked H&E slide must be provided with the specimen.
Sections are required to be 3um-4µm in thickness and provided on positively charged slides. Provide four unstained slides for this testing.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions:
  Minimum Assay Volume:
  Stability:
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample ambient.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Cytogenetics Diagnostic Genomics QEII Medical Centre 6383 4241


Last Updated : 14-12-2023 14:41