Cytogenetics Lab

The Scott & White cytogenetics laboratory is a full service chromosome laboratory which performs routine cytogenetics and DNA FISH analysis on a variety of tissues. The laboratory was started in the 1970s. It currently functions under the direction of Dr. Sheila Dobin, Ph.D., who has been the director of the laboratory since 1984. The director is board certified (ACMG) as a clinical cytogeneticist and a Ph.D. medical geneticist. All of our technologists are certified by NCA, as CLSp(CG). The supervisor is certified as a technologist and as a supervisor by NCA. We also have a full-time genetic counselor available for counseling and explanation of test results.

We strive to give you not only a lab result, but the information enhanced by the most up to date interpretations in a way that is useful to both the physician and patient. The laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP - #209480112) and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendment (ClIA - #45D488073). The laboratory participates in SWOG, COG and CAP proficiency testing.

We are conveniently located in Central Texas between Austin and Dallas in Temple, Texas at the Scott & White Clinic and Hospital facility.

We Currently Offer:

• Probe Analysis (DNA FISH)
• Cytogenetic analysis of blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, tissues and solid tumors
• Culture and mail out specimens for testing of metabolic disorders

Cytogenetic Analysis

• Blood analysis is offered by routine and high resolution (to detect subtle rearrangements not identified by routine analysis) cytogenetics for congenital malformations, translocation carriers, multiple miscarriage, ambiguous genitalia, infertility, developmental delay/mental retardation, parents of a child with a chromosome abnormality and/or a family history of a chromosome abnormality.
• Bone marrow for hematologic disorders, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, studies for diagnosis, remission, relapse and/or monitoring transplant engraftment
• Amniotic fluid for advanced maternal age, abnormal ultrasound findings, abnormal Down syndrome profile, known parental abnormality, previous child with a chromosome abnormality and/or previous child with birth defects
• Tissue for death of a child near delivery, spontaneous miscarriage, stillbirth and/or fibroblast culture for other biochemical or DNA tests
• Solid tumors require any piece of fresh tumor tissue to aid in diagnosis and prognosis. In some cases a section may be used for testing with DNA FISH analysis.

Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) is recommended to identify microdeletions, duplications, markers, structural abnormalities that individuals may have been born with and specific diagnostic/prognostic abnormalities that may occur in cancer.

Important Notes

• Please call the laboratory for specimen requirements, charges and shipping instructions.
• Please call if you have questions about a test not listed.
• Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. (CST)

Contact:

Kimberley Clawson, M.S.T., C.L.Sp(CG), CLSup

Chief Tech, Supervisor

2401 S. 31st St.

Temple, TX 76508

Phone: 254-724-3704

Fax: 254-724-6803

E-mail: kclawson@swmail.sw.org

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