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== Cytogenetics == | == Cytogenetics == | ||
Cytogenetics testing is completed by Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory. WRGL offers tissue culture, karyotyping, QF-PCR, DNA extraction and frozen sample storage for postnatal and post mortem tissue samples where chromosomal or genetic abnormalities are suspected (http://www.wellingtongenetics.co.nz/). | |||
For Tissue Karyotype/Cytogenetic studies sample requirements are: | |||
'''Miscarriage (<20 weeks)''': Products of Conception including Chorionic villi, fetal limb, umbilical cord, collected in a sterile container. Add sterile saline if transport is likely to delayed. | |||
'''IUD, Stillbirth, perinatal death (>20weeks)''', '''Other:''' | |||
Skin – 1 cm full thickness, cartilage, spleen, umbilical cord (1 cm from near site on insertion). Place in sterile container. Add sterile saline if transport is likely to delayed. | |||
Note: these samples must be unfixed | |||
== Frozen Sections == | == Frozen Sections == | ||