The Clinical and Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory
The Clinical and Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory is a component of South Texas Reference Laboratories of the Department of Pathology at the UT Health San Antonio. The laboratory provides support services for faculty and staff of the UT Health San Antonio as well as services to surrounding hospitals, clinics and physicians. We are a full-service laboratory performing routine chromosome analysis (RCA) and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) testing for constitutional and acquired conditions using cutting-edge technology. To request courier service please contact client services at 210-567-6599.
Mission Statement
Our goal is to provide accurate and timely chromosome analysis for patients using state of the art techniques.
Test Menu
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Constitutional Studies Chromosome Analysis – AMNIOTIC FLUID Chromosome Analysis – PRODUCTS OF CONCEPTION FISH – MICRODELETIONS Microarray Testing – SNP Oligo |
Acquired Studies
Chromosome Analysis – BONE MARROW Chromosome Analysis – LEUKEMIC BLOOD Chromosome Analysis – LYMPH NODE Chromosome Analysis – SOLID TUMOR FISH – PANELS*
*Probes used on panels may be ordered as single tests. |
Service to Clients
A board certified clinical cytogeneticist is available to provide assistance with utilization of tests, interpretation for all cases and discussion of abnormal results with the referring physician. Final reports are sent to all referring physicians, hospitals and laboratories by secure email or facsimile. Preliminary reports are transmitted upon request and photographs of all karyotypes and FISH results are available upon request.
Reflex Testing CytoScan DX Assay (SNP Microarray)
Lab Resources
Contact us
Clinical and Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory
Department of Pathology Room 318C
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas
Email: ortegav@uthscsa.edu
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm.