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Test ID: DUP15
15q11.2 Duplication, FISH

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

89365

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detecting duplications of the 15q11.1-11.3 region in individuals with autistic spectrum disorders

 

As an adjunct to conventional chromosome analysis to confirm the origin of supernumerary marker chromosomes suspected of being derived from chromosome 15

 

To help resolve molecular MLPA analysis where 15q duplication is identified, but the structural origin of the duplication is unknown

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request

Useful to identify duplication of chromosome 15 in patients with

autism or pervasive developmental delay.

Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

15q11.2 Duplication, FISH

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

15q11-13 duplication
Autism
Duplication 15q
FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization)