Cell Culture (Biochemical and Molecular Studies)
Epic Lab Code: CYT50
Order Form: C-12 Cytogenetics Request or Epic Req
Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory (Dept. of Pediatrics)
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
Specimen:
Amniotic Fluid, Skin, Fetal Tissue, Diaphragm, Other Tissue
Minimum:
Specimen obtained aseptically according to your protocol. 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 prior to collecting the specimen to obtain a transport tube with media. As a backup, Ringers lactate solution can be used in place of media. Full paperwork, including a completed requisition from the reference laboratory, must accompany the specimen. 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 wait for the beep, then hang up.
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.
Comments:
Results of send-out studies will be available from the reference lab. Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory Website
CPT Code:
88233, 88240
 
See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing