LOINC display name : 5p15.2 (5p-) chromosome del FISH Doc (Bld/Tiss);
LOINC long common name : 5p15.2 (5p-) chromosome deletion [Identifier] in Blood or Tissue by FISH;
LOINC short name : 5p15.2 Del Bld/T FISH;
LOINC description : FISH studies are performed to detect a deletion on chromosome 5p15.2. FISH signal
pattern indicating a loss of the this region is consistent with a diagnosis of Cri-du-chat
syndrome (5p- syndrome). LOINC codes with a Scale of Doc can be used for the order
and to represent the overall report and collection of results (clinical indication,
method, overall findings, ISCN result, interpretation, etc.).;