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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...

These are the standard Turn around times for testing requested at the Clinical Genomics Lab at the IWK. The TAT begins when a completed request is received. Incomplete information will delay the initiation of testing. Turnaround Times for Molecular Test requests Priority Testing TAT STAT RAD 3 business days All...

Cytogenetic testing is available for a variety of scenarios including fertility and sex chromosome indications, known family history of chromosome anomalies as well as follow-up to other genetic testing. Please refer to the requisition for details. Refer to our sample storage and retention section for more background on our banking...

See attached documents for our Testing Menu, ordering restrictions and our current requisitions.