Genetic TestsFragile X Syndrome (Cytogenetics)

• Test Name: Fragile X Syndrome (Cytogenetics)
• Test Code: 4804

• Fragile X syndrome (OMIM #: 300624)
• Fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome (OMIM #: 300623)

• X Chromosome Fragility

• Methodology: 72 hours induced tissue culture in folate-free medium
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 2 weeks

• Specimen Collection: Peripheral blood
• Container: Tube with EDTA
• Specimen Volume/Amount: > 3 ml
• Storage/Transport Condition: Refrigerated
• Unacceptable Specimens/Conditions: Serum; Frozen specimens; Hemolyzed specimens; Icterus; Lipemia

• Dysmorphology
• Neurogenetics