Chromosomal Analysis
| Epic Lab Code: | CYT51 |
| Order Form: | C-12 Cytogenetics Request or Epic Req |
Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory (Dept. of Pediatrics)
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
Specimen:
Product of Conception (POC)
Minimum:
Specimen obtained aseptically according to your protocol. DO NOT SEND
INTACT FETUS. Send only tissue specimen to the lab (chorionic villi -
first choice; skin, diaphragm, chorion). Multiple tissue sources are
acceptable. DO NOT PUT SPECIMEN IN ALCOHOL OR FORMALIN OR FREEZE.
Label tube with patient name and medical record number.
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.Specimen
Instructions:
Call the Cytogenetics lab for specimen transport tubes with media. As
a backup, Ringers lactate solution can be used in place of media. Do
not put specimen in alcohol or formalin. Do not freeze or flame or
refrigerate. If a specimen is collected over the weekend, please page
the technologist on call by dialing 1-888-533-0186. When it stops
ringing, enter your phone number, the '#' sign, and hang up.
Turn Around
Time:
Allow 3-6 weeks for final results.
Reference Range:
Male: 46,XY Female: 46,XX
CPT Code:
88233, 88262
See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing