DiGeorge/Velocardiofacial Syndrome FISH Analysis
Related Gene(s): COMT, TBX1
DiGeorge/velocardiofacial syndrome (chromosome location 22q11.2) FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) is offered for diagnosis of individuals with clinical features of DiGeorge/velocardiofacial or 22q11 deletion syndrome (learning disabilities, cardiac defects, and psychiatric illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder). The detection rate of FISH analysis for this disorder is approximately 80%.
Specimen Requirements
Prenatal
- Amniotic fluid: Minimum total specimen size 15 mL
- Chorionic villi: Minimum total specimen size 4 mg
Postnatal
- Whole blood: Minimum 5-10 mL in sodium heparin tube (green top)
Ordering Information
Shipping
- Ship at room temperature
Turnaround Time
- Prenatal: 5-7 days
- Postnatal: 7-10 days
Related Tests
Resources
Prenatal Test Requisition with Sequenom NIPT
General Test Requisition
Chromosomal Microarray and Microdeletion FISH Panel Information Sheet
