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Test Name:
Chromosomal Microarray of Perinatal Tissue
Alternate Name(s): POC, Products of Conception, Microarray
Requisition Form: Download requisition form for: R_FINAL_FILLABLE_PreAndPerinatal_Microarray_Jun2024.pdf
Specimen Requirement: 1.5 cm of products of conception or fetal tissue (i.e. fetal skin or umbilical cord) in sterile transport medium.
*Microarray will not be performed on placenta.

When possible, 4 mL of maternal blood in a Lavender EDTA tube is requested for maternal cell contamination studies. Use requisition for Karyotype of Blood - Constitutional (Cytogenetic Requisition - Other than Cancer) for maternal samples and indicate "MCC Study".
Specimen Handling Instructions:
.5 cm size piece placental or fetal tissue. Transport in sterile transport media.

Ship to:
Clinical Genetics Laboratory,
Via -MUMC Core Lab,
Hamilton Health Sciences Centre,
Juravinski Hospital, Room H2-19A,
711 Concession Street,
Hamilton, ON, L8V 1C3

Phone: (905) 521-2100 ext. 73707
Fax: (905) 521-5032
Turnaround Time: 2 months
Additional Information: For any inquiries, please contact geneticsmailbox@hhsc.ca.
Test was Last Updated: 6/14/2024
Testing Laboratory: Clinical Genetics
Testing Site: JHCC