Cytogenetics Laboratory

Overview

The Cytogenetics Laboratory at TriCore/UNM is a full-service laboratory providing complete cytogenetic services including chromosome analysis of bone marrow, peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, tissue, products of conception, and tumor specimens. In addition, the laboratory offers a full range of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assays on fresh specimens and a variety of FISH testing on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded specimens. In conjunction with companion diagnostic testing in hematopathology and molecular genetic pathology, the cytogenetics laboratory contributes to the comprehensive testing necessary for complete diagnostic evaluation. Interpretation of the cytogenetic analysis is made by a board-certified clinical Cytogeneticist, and clinical correlations are made by pathologists who are closely affiliated with the laboratory.

Highlights

• We take a consultative and integrated approach to cytogenetic analysis, and work closely with clients to correlate cytogenetic and FISH results with the results from other modalities (hematopathology, flow cytometry and molecular diagnostics). Our focus is to provide a comprehensive picture of the patient’s cytogenetic status/disease course. 
• The cytogenetics laboratory works in close collaboration with our molecular genetic pathology service, and flow cytometry program to provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments. 
• Please see https://www.tricore.org/providers-hospitals/laboratory-testing/ for test directory and ordering information.  

Contact Information:

Timothy R. McBride, MS, CG(ASCP)
Technical Supervisor, Cytogenetics
TriCore Reference Laboratories
1001 Woodward NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-938-8681
timothy.mcbride@tricore.org

Hongyan Xie, Ph.D.
Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory
505-938-8644
hongyan.xie@tricore.org

David Rodriguez Czuchlewski, M.D.
505-938-8467
DCzuchlewski@salud.unm.edu