Chromosome analysis

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Chromosome analysis
CHROM
Heparin (orange top) tube [+ EDTA (red top) tube if fragile X investigation required.] These requests are sent to another laboratory for analysis. Only send samples for chromosome analysis Mon-Thur 9.00am -4.30pm; this avoids prolonged storage which can cause sample degradation.

This test is referred to another centre: East Anglian Medical Genetics Service
Genetics Laboratories [TPP]
Molecular Genetics Box 158
Level 6
Addenbrookes Treatment Centre
Cambridge CB2 2QQ
Tel: 01223 217157
Fax: 01223 216520

Expected turnaround time: 4 weeks

Used in the investigation of chromosome disorders
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