Oncology Cytogenetics
Overview
Oncology cytogenetics identifies acquired genetic changes that assist in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer, and in the assessment of remission, disease progression and relapse.
Category
Cost
Billing is to the referring hospital or Medicare.
Contacts
Jackie Challis
Phone: (03) 8341 6280
Specimen Requirements
Chromosomes/Microarray/FISH
Bone marrow:
Sodium heparin 2-5ml
Blood:
Lithium heparin
Blood can replace bone marrow where there is greater than 2.5x106 circulating blasts per ml
Less than 12 months of age: 1ml
Greater than 12 months: 1-5ml
Tumour biopsy:
Chromosomes - Fresh tissue
Microarray - Fresh or frozen tissue
FISH - Tumour imprint slides