ELN (7q11.23) Del

Intended Use

Chromosomal microdeletion in region 7q11.23. The common critical region is about 1.6Mb in size and contains more than 20 genes, including ELN (elastin) and LIMK1 (LIM domain kinase 1). Haploinsufficiency of ELN correlates with cardiovascular problems and is responsible for the supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS).
Patient Preparation
  • Sample collection: Non-diluted bone marrow aspirate. Collect in a sodium heparinized Vacutainer.
  • Specimen preparation: Do not freeze or expose to extreme temperatures.
  • Bone Marrow: Transfer 3 mL bone marrow to a Green (Sodium Heparin). (Min: 1 mL)
  • Whole Blood: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
  • Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
  • Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.
  • Remarks:
  • Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Sample received to report Turnaround time (TAT)

3 working days

Reference Interval

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Interpretive Data

The most recent WHO classification of Tumours of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 5th edition) is used for interpretation criteria for evaluation.

Resources

Sample Reports