Cytogenetics, Constitutional - Fibroblasts

Source	Fibroblasts (skin biopsy, fresh surgical specimens, fetal tissue, etc.)
Mnemonic	MISCCGL
Specimen Requirements	Collect tissue in a sealed sterile container with transport media or RPMI to keep moist. DO NOT put tissue in formalin. DO NOT freeze. Post-mortem specimens for Cytogenetics: for fetal autopsy or fetal tissue less than 20 weeks gestation, please refer to Fetus/Fetal Tissue - Less than 20 Weeks Gestation Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions.
Specimen Handling	Ship fresh specimen to the ACH Cytogenetics Lab along with completed requisition for Constitutional Cytogenetic and FISH Studies (form #101667), and clinical history. If sample is taken after normal working hours (Mon-Fri 0800-1615 h), store at 4ºC and send the next working day.
Additional Information
Testing Location	ACH Cytogenetics Lab
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval

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