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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