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LRC Hamilton and HRLMP are committed to providing high quality laboratory results for our clients.
As one of the largest integrated laboratory medicine programs in Canada we strive to produce the right results the first time on every sample we receive.
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Test Name:
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybirdization (FISH) Blood Constitutional
Requisition Form: Download Requisition Form
Specimen Requirement: ADULT:
4 mL Green Sodium Heparin Tube, Blood

NEONATAL VOLUME:
1-2 mL (3-4 mL if possible) Green Sodium Heparin Tube, Blood

Specimen Handling Instructions:
Ship at room temperature to:
Cytogenetics Laboratory, RM 3H45
Via -MUMC Core Lab, RM 2N46,
Hamilton Health Sciences - MUMC Site
1200 Main St. W.,
Hamilton ON,
L8N 2Z5

Phone: (905) 521-2100 ext. 73707
Fax: (905) 521-5032

Turnaround Time: 1-6 months
Additional Information: For any inquiries, please contact geneticsmailbox@hhsc.ca
Test was Last Updated: 2/27/2024
Testing Laboratory: Clinical Genetics
Testing Site: JHCC