Diagnostic test
FISH FOR DEL 20Q (20QTER) - (Outlab)
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What does FISH FOR DEL 20Q (20QTER) - (Outlab) measure?
This fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test looks for deletion or loss of genetic material in the 20q terminal region (20qter) of chromosome 20. It may be used to assess chromosome changes in blood or bone marrow cells, often when evaluating certain hematologic conditions or monitoring known chromosomal abnormalities. Results are interpreted alongside clinical findings and other laboratory tests.
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