ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood : 2002290
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Time Sensitive
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Patient History For Cytogenetic (Chromosome) Studies


Mnemonic: CHR LKB

Methodology: Giemsa Band
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Green (sodium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 10 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Remarks: This test must be ordered using Cytogenetic test request form #43099 or through your ARUP interface. Submit the Patient History for Cytogenetic (Chromosome) Studies form with the electronic packing list (available at http://www.aruplab.com/genetics/forms.php).

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By report
Note: These studies involve culturing of living cells; therefore, turnaround times given represent average times which are subject to multiple variables. After specimen receipt, results are generally available in an average 10 days.

A processing fee will be charged if this procedure is canceled at the client's request, after the test has been set up, or if the specimen integrity is inadequate to allow culture growth.
CPT Code(s): 88237 Tissue culture; 88264 Analyze 20-25 cells; 88291 Interpretation and report  - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
Cross References: Karyotype (Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood)
 
 

 

 

 
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