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:
Fetal Blood (Prenatal Diagnosis)
Minimum:
1-2 cc blood collected in a green-top vacutainer with sodium heparin.
Invert tube to mix well. Label the tube with patient name and medical
record number. DO NOT FREEZE OR CENTRIFUGE. Specimen should be obtained
by the referring staff physician.
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:
Preliminary results are given for STAT cases within 24-72 hours. Allow
7 days for the final results.
Reference Range:
Male: 46,XY Female: 46,XX
CPT Code:
88230, 88262
See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing