Friday, March 25, 2022

Technical Specifications Modification

Reference values Modification

Effective update from 29/03/2022


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Previous Reference Values

New Reference Values

684

Karyotype, total blood

Technique: Cell culture stimulated with PHA (phytohemagglutinin). Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
Limitations: The present result does not include the chromosomal findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain situations in mosaic, chromosomal anomalies of small size and discrepancies between tissues.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient and/or related relatives.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture for 48-72 hours stimulated with PHA (phytohemagglutinin). G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 15.

Limitations: This result does not include chromosomal findings interpreted as normal variants (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of analysis. studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain mosaic situations, small chromosomal abnormalities and discrepancies between tissues.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

907

Karyotype, amniotic fluid

Technique: Cell culture. Analysis of two independent cultures. Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
 
Limitations: The present result does not include the chromosomal findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain situations in mosaic, chromosomal anomalies of small size, discrepancies between tissues and maternal cell contamination.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient and/or related relatives.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture. Analysis of two independent cultures. G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 20.

Limitations: This result does not include the findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of study. such as, among others, the presence of certain mosaic situations, small chromosomal abnormalities, discrepancies between tissues and contamination with maternal cells.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

1016

Karyotype haematological, bone marrow

Technique: Cell culture (24 hours without stimulation and/or 72 hours stimulated with TPA (tetradecanoylphorbol acetate) or PHA (phytohaemagglutinin), according to diagnostic orientation). Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
 
Limitations: The present result does not include the findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies. , mainly the absence of growth of pathological cells, the possible non-detection of some mosaics and small structural alterations.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture (24 hours without stimulation and/or 72 hours stimulated with TPA (tetradecanoylphorbol acetate) or PHA (phytohemagglutinin), depending on diagnostic orientation). G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 20.

Limitations: This result does not include the findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of study. , mainly the absence of growth of pathological cells, the possible non-detection of some mosaics and small structural alterations.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

2260

Karyotype, tissue

Technique: Cell culture. Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
 
Limitations: The present result does not include the chromosomal findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain situations in mosaic, chromosomal anomalies of small size, discrepancies between tissues and maternal cell contamination.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient and/or related relatives.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture. G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 15.

Limitations: This result does not include the findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of study. such as, among others, the presence of certain mosaic situations, small chromosomal abnormalities, discrepancies between tissues and contamination with maternal cells.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

2533

Karyotype, total cord blood

Technique: Cell culture (48h and 72h) stimulated with PHA (phytohemagglutinin). Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
Limitations: The present result does not include the chromosomal findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain situations in mosaic, chromosomal anomalies of small size, discrepancies between tissues and maternal cell contamination.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient and/or related relatives.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture for 48-72 hours stimulated with PHA (phytohemagglutinin). G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 15.

Limitations: This result does not include chromosomal findings interpreted as normal variants (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of analysis. studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain mosaic situations, small chromosomal abnormalities and discrepancies between tissues.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

4479

Karyotype haematological, whole blood

Technique: Cell culture. Analysis of two independent cultures. Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
 
Limitations: The present result does not include the chromosomal findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain situations in mosaic, chromosomal anomalies of small size, discrepancies between tissues and maternal cell contamination.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient and/or related relatives.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture (24 hours without stimulation and/or 72 hours stimulated with TPA (tetradecanoylphorbol acetate) or PHA (phytohemagglutinin), depending on diagnostic orientation). G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 20.

Limitations: This result does not include the findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of study. , mainly the absence of growth of pathological cells, the possible non-detection of some mosaics and small structural alterations.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

5446

Karyotype, fibroblasts

Technique: Cell culture. Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
 
Limitations: The present result does not include the chromosomal findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain situations in mosaic, chromosomal anomalies of small size, discrepancies between tissues and maternal cell contamination.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient and/or related relatives.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture. G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 15.

Limitations: This result does not include the findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of study. such as, among others, the presence of certain mosaic situations, small chromosomal abnormalities, discrepancies between tissues and contamination with maternal cells.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

9605

Karyotype, culture

Technique: Cell culture stimulated with PHA (phytohemagglutinin). Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
Limitations: The present result does not include the chromosomal findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain situations in mosaic, chromosomal anomalies of small size and discrepancies between tissues.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient and/or related relatives.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture for 48-72 hours stimulated with PHA (phytohemagglutinin). G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 15.

Limitations: This result does not include chromosomal findings interpreted as normal variants (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of analysis. studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain mosaic situations, small chromosomal abnormalities and discrepancies between tissues.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

2746

Karyotype, chorionic villus (culture + QF-PCR)

Additional IMAGE  is attached.
 
* NOTE: This study does not include findings interpreted as variants of normal
and is subject to the reservations to this type of analysis, primarily,
non-detection of some types of mosaics, small structural changes, the
contamination of cultures with maternal cells and feto-placental discrepancies.

Technique: Cell culture. Analysis of two independent cultures. G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 20.

Limitations: This result does not include the findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of study. such as, among others, the presence of certain mosaic situations, small chromosomal abnormalities, discrepancies between tissues and contamination with maternal cells.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

3474

Karyotype, chorionic villus (culture)

Technique: Cell culture. Analysis of two independent cultures. Identification by G bands (ISCN 2016).
Limitations: The present result does not include the chromosomal findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of studies, such as, among others, the presence of certain situations in mosaic, chromosomal anomalies of small size, discrepancies between tissues and maternal cell contamination.
For the interpretation of this type of analysis, it is recommended to attach the relevant clinical data of the patient and/or related relatives.
This report should be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.

Technique: Cell culture. Analysis of two independent cultures. G-Banded Chromosomal Analysis (2020). Resolution level: 400-550 bands. Minimum number of metaphases studied: 20.

Limitations: This result does not include the findings interpreted as variants of normality (European Cytogeneticists Association (ECA) http://www.eca.eu/EN/GUIDELINES.html) and is subject to the limitations of this type of study. such as, among others, the presence of certain mosaic situations, small chromosomal abnormalities, discrepancies between tissues and contamination with maternal cells.
This report must be accompanied by the image of the corresponding karyotype and must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient and according to medical criteria.



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