Fetal Microarray
- Microarray testing looks broadly at an individual’s genetic information for areas of copy number variation (deletions/duplications) down the size of single or partial genes.
- Fetal microarray is available only for eligible indications (see table below)
- For microarray testing on fetal specimens, a referral to Medical Genetics is:
- Required for all on-going pregnancies.
- Recommended for IUFD/fetal tissue testing when anomalies have been identified, as testing beyond microarray may be indicated.
- Required for IUFD/fetal tissue testing if no anomalies have been identified in the fetus, prior to consideration of microarray testing.
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General findings
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Gastrointestinal
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Craniofacial
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Musculoskeletal and Cranial
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Genitourinary
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Cardiac
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