Indications for Kallmann Syndrome 1 (KAL1) 

Kallmann syndrome 1 consists of congenital, isolated, idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and anosmia

Collection Procedure

• Peripheral blood Collect whole blood in a green top tube (sodium heparin).  Label tube with patient’s name and date of birth.

A completed test requisition form must be included with every sample.  A transport kit is available upon request.

Specimen Requirements

FISH analysis is performed following cytogenetic analysis

Transport Temperature

Room temperature (DO NOT refrigerate, freeze or centrifuge) 

Methodology

Laboratory Testing  for Kallmann Syndrome 1 Syndrome is performed on metaphase chromosomes utilizing Fluorescence in situ hybridizationCauses for Rejection

Frozen specimen, inappropriate container

Turnaround Time

24-48 hrs after completion of cytogenetic analysis