Cytogenetics Laboratory
Cytogenetics is the study of Human chromosomes and chromosome abnormalities. Chromosome studies are an important laboratory diagnostic procedure in prenatal diagnosis, multiple birth defects, leukemia and solid tumor diagnosis, and infertility or miscarriages. More information about Cytogenetics can be found in our Cytogenetics Gallery.
UWMC Clinical Cytogenetic Services
- Neoplastic Bone Marrow or Blood Cytogenetic Analysis
- Amniotic Fluid and Chorionic Villi Cytogenetic Analysis
- Peripheral Blood Cytogenetic Analysis
- Tumor and Solid Tissue Cytogenetic Analysis
- FISH and Molecular Tests
Fax: 206-598-2610
Please use the Cytogenetics Request Form to submit patient specimen for Cytogenetic testing.
Lab Members
Christine Disteche, Ph.D., Co-Director
Thomas Norwood, M.D., Co-Director
Kathy Leppig, M.D., Associate
Rebecca Gaulin, CLSp, CG, Laboratory Manager
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