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Postnatal Microarray Testing – Current Criteria Intellectual disability/developmental delay Multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphism Autism/autistic spectrum disorders Microarray is available only for patients who meet eligible indications and must be indicated on the requisition. If clinical criteria are not met, the request may be cancelled by the laboratory. Indicated Not Indicated Intellectual...

Clinical Indications Increased Risk for aneuploidy based on maternal serum testing or Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) Fetal abnormalities found on ultrasound Intrauterine Fetal Demise Family History of a specific genetic condition Sample Requirements Amniotic Fluid: 15-30mL amniotic fluid in sterile 15mL culture tube. Do not centrifuge or freeze. Ship at...

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...

Peripheral bloods for DNA/Molecular testing and/or Cytogenetic testing can be collected at any local collection site. In Nova Scotia please provide patient with a completed requisition which they should take to the collection site of their choice. (https://www.nshealth.ca/laboratory-services/blood-collection). Sample type Testing ordered Container Volume/Size required Amniotic fluid# Molecular 15mL Conical...

Email: For general inquiries: clinicalgenomics@iwk.nshealth.ca For clinical questions (lab-based genetic counsellor): clinicalgenomics.gc@iwk.nshealth.ca Phone: For general inquiries: 902-470-6504 For clinical questions (lab-based genetic counsellor): 902-225-1396 Fax: 902-470-7466 Mailing address: Clinical Genomics Laboratory 5850/5980 University Ave, PO Box 9700 Halifax, NS B3K 6R8 To make a referral to Maritime Medical Genetics, click...

Please review the attached information for more information on NIPT for Health Care providers and patients.

The Clinical Genomics Laboratory is an ISO 15189 Plus Accredited lab that provides full-service molecular testing for inherited conditions as well as cytogenetic testing for constitutional and acquired chromosome abnormalities. We provide genetic testing services for the Maritime Provinces and act as a referral site for institutions outside the region...

Cytogenetic oncology testing is available for a variety of indications including hematologic neoplasms and pediatric oncology. We perform G-Banding karyotype and Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH). Testing that is not available in-house is referred to Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Please refer to the requisition for details. *This testing is limited to...

DNA Storage Temporary Retention of Residual Samples Following completion of testing, or when Test Request to Follow is indicated, DNA samples will be stored for a minimum of 5 years Any additional testing of the sample will require a written request from a health care provider including a signed statement...