ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0097778: Chromosome Analysis, Solid Tumor |
![[ image for: Time Sensitive]](icon_1.jpg){kind=icon} | Time Sensitive | ![[ image for: Patient History For Cytogenetics (Chromosome) Studies]](icon_20.jpg){kind=icon} | Patient History For Cytogenetics (Chromosome) Studies |
| Test Mnemonic: CHROMO ST | |
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Methodology: Giemsa-Band Analysis
Performed: On request Reported: Varies |
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Collect: Solid tumor biopsy: Place in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium (cytogenetics tissue media, ARUP Supply # 32788) at 20-25°C. Do not place tissue in formalin.
Transport: 10 mm biopsy in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium at 20-25°C. (Min: 5 mm) Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Specimens preserved in formalin. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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Normal male: 46, XY Normal female: 46, XX |
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These studies involve culturing of living cells; therefore, turnaround times given represent average times which are subject to multiple variables. Hard copy reports are generated following completion of a case. After specimen receipt, results are generally available in an average of 14 days. A detailed report and a copy of a representative karyotype will follow. This test must be ordered using a Cytogenetic test request form 43099 or through your ARUP interface. Please submit the Patient History Form - Chromosome Studies with the Electronic Packing List. The form is available on ARUP's Web site, http://www.aruplab.com/home/consent_forms.jsp. 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 sample integrity is inadequate to allow culture growth. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 88239 Tissue culture; 88264 Analyze 20-25 cells; 88291 Interpretation and report |