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Zygosity Testing

OHSU Service Code:
102-8850
Lab Section:
Molecular Diagnostic Center
Test Schedule:
On request. Result turnaround is 2 weeks.
Specimen
Requirements:
6.0 mL WHOLE BLOOD in EDTA vacutainer tube. AMNIOTIC FLUID OR CHORIONIC VILLI: Please call for sample size. For requisition slips.
Reference Range:
Reportable Range:
Alleles identical at all loci tested or alleles not identical at all loci tested.
Interpretation:
Professional interpretation required. Monozygosity can be excluded if individuals have inherited different polymorphic markers from their parents. Monozygosity can be included at > 99% if all markers tested are identical.
Comments:
This testing can be medically important in the case of bone marrow and organ transplantation. Please call the Molecular Diagnostic Center at 503-494-5400 for more information.