Specimen:

Peripheral Blood, Cord Blood

Minimum:

5-10 cc adult, 2 cc infants of venous blood collected in a green-top 
vacutainer with sodium heparin.  Invert tube to mix well.  Label tube 
with patient name and medical record number.  DO NOT FREEZE OR 
CENTRIFUGE.

Delivery Instructions:

Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Specimen
Instructions:

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.  Provide details of 
clinical information and family history (if applicable).

Testing Schedule:

Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.  After hours 
specimens should be taken to specimen control and a message left on the 
lab voice mail.  In the case of an emergency, follow the instructions 
on the lab voice mail.

Analytic Time:

Allow a minimum of 7-14 days for final results.  Preliminary results 
are given for STAT cases within 48 hours.

Reference Range:

Male: 46,XY     Female: 46,XX

Comments:

If the patient has been transfused, wait a minimum of two weeks before 
obtaining the specimen.


Cytogenetics Laboratory Web Site

CPT Code:

88230, 88262

See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics Testing