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On this page Drug information resources Government health-related websites Health news websites Health-related associations/organizations Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) resources Other library websites Practice guidelines, policies, position statements Reference sources and other links Drug information resources Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents Online (4 th ed.) Clinical Handbook...

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...

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...

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 Cytogenetic Test Requests Sample Type Priority TAT Constitutional blood STAT 10 days...

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...