Aneuploidy Panel by FISH
Ordering Recommendation
Panel is ONLY utilized for newborns with suspected aneuploidy. Included are probes for trisomy 13, trisomy 18, trisomy 21, and the X and Y sex chromosomes. Note that if chromosome analysis is also ordered, a preliminary chromosome report will be issued based on 10 cells from a 48-hour culture.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Green (sodium heparin).
Do not freeze or expose to extreme temperatures. Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)
Room temperature.
Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are available online.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This panel is ONLY utilized for newborns with suspected aneuploidy. This panel includes probes for trisomy 13, trisomy 18, trisomy 21 and X and Y. For other applications, please contact ARUP's genetic counselor at (800) 242-2787 ext. 2141 for additional information.
These studies involve culturing of living cells; therefore, turnaround times given represent average times which are subject to multiple variables. After specimen receipt, results are generally available in an average of 4 days.
A processing fee will be charged if this procedure is canceled, at the client's request, after the test has been set up, or if the specimen integrity is inadequate to allow culture growth
This test must be ordered using Cytogenetic test request form #43097 or through your ARUP interface. Submit the Patient History for Pediatric/Adult Cytogenetic (Chromosome) Studies form with the electronic packing list (https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pdf/20).
Specimen and completed test request form, including clinical indication, must be received within 48 hours of collection.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
88271 x5; 88275 x5
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0040209 | Aneuploidy Panel by FISH | 50684-0 |
2002194 | EER Aneuploidy Panel by FISH | 11526-1 |
Aliases
- Common Trisomy FISH panel
- Newborn FISH panel