ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood with Reflex to Genomic Microarray : 2007131
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Time Sensitive
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Patient History for Pediatric/Adult Cytogenetic (Chromosome) Studies


Mnemonic: LKB REFLEX

Methodology: Giemsa Band/Genomic Microarray (Oligo-SNP array)
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 10-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Green (sodium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze or expose to extreme temperatures. Transfer 5mL whole blood to a green (sodium heparin). (Min: 1.0 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

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: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: Refer to report
Note: These studies involve culturing of living cells; therefore, turnaround times given represent average times and 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, 88264, 88291; If reflexed, add 81406