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Blood Chromosome Studies

Routine:

Specimen Requirements: 5-10 cc blood (1-2 for newborns) in a green top tube (sodium heparin). Mix well by inverting. Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Turn Around Time: 6-10 days (STAT 72 hrs).

Chromosome Breakage Study: To assist in the diagnosis of Fanconi's anemia.

Specimen Requirements: 5-10 cc blood (1-2 cc for newborns) in a green top tube (sodium heparin). Mix well by inverting. Maintain specimens at room temperature. 5-10 cc blood from a sex-matched control must accompany the patient specimen.

Turn Around Time: 14-21 days.

For more information please call us or  email  us .


University of South Alabama
Birth Defects Genetics Center - Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 / 251-460-7500
For questions or comments contact us or call toll free 1-800-624-1865
Date last changed: April 16, 2003 2:41 PM
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