CLINICAL INDICATION
Premature Ovarian Failure
Testing
Performed concurrently:
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Molecular testing: FMR1
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Chromosome analysis
CLINICAL INDICATION
Azoospermia/oligospermia
Testing
Performed concurrently:
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Molecular testing: CBAVD and Y-microdeletion
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Chromosome analysis
LABORATORY REQUISITION REQUIRED
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IWK Clinical Genomics Genetic Testing General Requisition
- Molecular Testing section
AND -
Cytogenetic Testing section
- Molecular Testing section
SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS
3-5 ml peripheral blood in EDTA (purple top) tube
AND
3-5 ml peripheral blood in sodium heparin (green top) tube
All specimens must be sent with a completed requisition. Specimen and requisition must both be labeled with the following matching identifiers:
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Patient's full name (first and last)
AND -
Patient's Health Card Number or Hospital Identification Number
Any specimens received without the appropriate requisition or identifiers may be rejected.
TURN AROUND TIME
4 - 6 weeks routine
If urgent – contact laboratory
Direct all samples to
Clinical Genomics Laboratory, IWK Health Centre
5850/5980 University Ave, PO Box 9700, Halifax, NS, B3K 6R8
For more information, email (preferred): clinicalgenomics@iwk.nshealth.ca or call 902-470-6504.