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:
Skin, 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 for specimen transport tubes with media.
As a backup, Ringers lactate solution can be used in place of media.
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.
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 3-6 weeks for results.
Reference Range:
Male: 46,XY Female: 46,XX
CPT Code:
88233, 88262
See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing