Chromosome Analysis
Alias/Synonym: Cytogenetics Karyotyping G-Banded Analysis Chromosomes
CPT Code: 88237, 88262, 88280
- Includes:
- Specimen Type, Preferred:
- Bone marrow aspirate
- Peripheral blood
- Fresh tissue
- Specimen Type, Alternate:
- Sample Quantity, Preferred:
- 2-3mL
- Sample Quantity, Minimum:
- ≥ 1mL
- Transport Container:
- For Blood and bone marrow:
- Green top (Sodium Heparin)
- For fresh tissue:
- RPMI Medium
- Sterile saline
- Transport Temperature:
- Room temperature
- Collection Instructions:
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 2 day(s)
- Rejection Criteria:
- Frozen
- Incorrect container Clotted
- Clinical Significance:
- To identify abnormalities in G-banded chromosome analysis that are important for diagnosis and prognosis of hematological disorders
- Limitations:
- Turnaround Time:
- 7-10 day(s)
- Reference Ranges:
- N/A