Chromosome Analysis, Blood
Order Name
CHROMO BLD
Test Number: 0113475
Revision Date 03/06/2024
Test Number: 0113475
Revision Date 03/06/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Chromosome Analysis, Blood
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Karyotype |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (3 mL) | Whole Blood | Sodium Heparin (Green Top / No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen should be sent to the laboratory IMMEDIATELY Collect: 3-5 mL peripheral blood in sodium heparin (green) for children and adults; 1-2 mL peripheral blood in sodium heparin (green) for newborns (Minimun Collection: 1 mL for newborns; 2 mL for children and adults) Transport: peripheral blood in sodium heparin (green) at Room Temperature 20-25'C Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: unacceptable Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen or clotted specimens; specimens in anticoagulants other than sodium heparin. Special Instructions: Pertinent medical findings must accompany request for chromosome analysis. Include the patient's name, age, and suspected diagnosis. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 12-16 days after set-up |
| Clinical Use | This is a peripheral blood chromosome analysis to aid in the identification of Down Syndrome, Infertility Karyotype, Klinefelters Syndrome, Turners Syndrome, Spontaneous Abortion. |
| Notes | Reference Lab - Genetic Center at Saint Francis |
| CPT Code(s) | 88230; 88262; 88291 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |