
- Sustainable Lab
- Level: Platinum
- North Campus Research Complex Building 35
- Michigan Medicine
Cytogenetics Laboratory
Date Certified: March 14, 2024
Description
The Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory offers comprehensive cytogenetic testing including standard chromosome analysis (karyotyping), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and oncology chromosomal microarray analysis. Cytogenetic studies encompass constitutional disorders such as birth defects, abnormal sexual development, and infertility, as well as neoplastic disorders which are mostly hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. The Cytogenetics Laboratory processes over 5,000 specimens annually. The laboratory has a robust recycling program and actively recycles cartridges, pens, plastic caps, and pipet boxes. All staff are certified Planet Blue Ambassadors. {Originally certified platinum: March 14, 2012}.