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Overview

Test order codeHelp: STATPB

Test name

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STAT Chromosome Analysis, Peripheral Blood (Blood chromosome analysis, blood karyotyping, STAT karyotype, ST)

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical test intended for Help: Diagnosis

Condition

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How to order

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Submit a sample with a completed requisition form. Label sample and form with at least two patient identifying information, such as name and date of birth.
Order URL Help: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/laboratory-services

Specimen source

Cord blood
Peripheral (whole) blood

Methodology

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Cytogenetics
KKaryotyping
G-banding

Summary of what is tested

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Clinical utility

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Not provided

Clinical validity

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Not provided

Testing strategy

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Reflex to microarray analysis available 000 Submit a sample with a completed requisition form. Label sample and form with at least two patient identifying information, such as name and date of birth.

Test services

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  • Custom Balanced Chromosome Rearrangement Studies, comments
  • Custom Deletion/Duplication Testing, comments
  • Mosaicism Study (Extended Cell Count, 50-Cell Study), comments

Practice guidelines

  • NSGC, 2021
    National Society of Genetic Counselors Position Statement: Prenatal Cell-Free DNA Screening

Consumer resources

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