Molecular Diagnostics

Shorey Building 7th Floor, Room 7S/17
4301 W. Markham St., Slot#517
Little Rock, AR  72205
Phone:  501-526-6439
Fax:  501-686-7155
Laboratory Hours:  7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; M-F

Medical Director:  William Bellamy, RPh, PhD
Clinical Manager:  Kim Hoffman, BS,MT (ASCP) (Pager: 501-405-8192)
Chief Technologist:  Lillian LaFond-Shank, BSMT (ASCP), CHT

The Molecular Diagnostics laboratory utilizes molecular based testing to enhance and support the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences goals of education, research, and patient care.  Molecular Diagnostics currently performs assays using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and FISH (Fluorescent in Situ Hybridzation) methodologies.

Available Tests
Quantitative PCR
CMV

Qualitative PCR

Interphase FISH
         HER-2
         MDS FISH Panel
         Leukemic analysis
        
Other

General Collection Policy

Specific Sample Type Requirements (page 2)
Interphase FISH
PCR-based studies
Gene rearrangement Studies
Solid tissues

Suboptimal or Unacceptable Specimens


MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS REQUEST FORMS
PCR-Studies Form
Interphase FISH Form
Add-On Request Form


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