Test ID: CAT22
22q11.2 Deletion/Duplication, FISH
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
81129
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
As an aid in the diagnosis of 22q deletion/duplication syndromes, in conjunction with #8696 Chromosome Analysis, for Congenital Disorders, Blood
Detecting cryptic translocations involving 22q11.2 that are not demonstrated by conventional chromosome studies
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) with DNA Probes
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
22q11.2 Deletion/Duplication, FISH
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
22q deletion syndrome
22q duplication syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome
VCFS
Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
22q duplication syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome
VCFS
Velo-cardio-facial syndrome


