ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Chromosome Analysis, Peripheral Blood : 2002289
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Time Sensitive
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Patient History For Cytogenetics (Chromosome) Studies


Mnemonic: CHR PB

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

Storage/Transport Temperature: 10 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. (Min: 2 mL whole blood)

Remarks: Specimen and completed test request form, including clinical indication, must be received within 48 hours of collection. Do not freeze specimen or expose to extreme temperatures. This test must be ordered using Cytogenetic test request form 43097 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.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen or clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data:  Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are available online at www.aruplab.com.
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 of 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): 88262 Chromosome analysis count 15-20 cells; 88230 Tissue culture;  88291 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
Cross References: Karyotype peripheral blood, Karyotype, Peripheral Blood (CY), Karyotypes, Peripheral Blood (CY)
 
 

 

 

 
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