The molecular genetics laboratory is part of the Molecular Pathology Laboratories and is responsible for testing molecular markers important in many inherited conditions.
Our current testing menu includes:
- CFTR Full Gene Sequencing
- Chimerism Pre-Transplant Donor
- Chimerism Pre-Transplant Recipient
- Chimerism Post-Transplant
- Chimerism Post-Transplant Panel (CD3 and CD33 sorted cells)
- Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screen
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Diagnostic SMN1 and SMN2
- Maternal Cell Contamination Genotyping
All specimens submitted for analysis must be accompanied by a requisition form.
Samples may be submitted in several ways:
- Peripheral blood/ bone marrow samples (should be collected in EDTA only).
- Body fluid samples (require a dedicated sample).
- Tubes that have been opened and samples for obtained for other tests will be considered on a case-by-case basis (at the director's discretion).
If molecular testing is desired and an order is not available on EPIC, use this form for ordering the tests above. The form should be filled out completely, printed, and brought with the respective sample to the Molecular Genetics Laboratory.
Normal turnaround time is estimated to be 17 days except for Chimerism Post Transplant testing which is 4 days.
Please contact Dr. Christopher Giauque at 336-713-7579 or Christopher.Giauque@AdvocateHealth.org for any related questions.