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)
Specimen:
Bone Marrow (for acquired and constitutional abnormalities)
Minimum:
Obtain 3 cc of first-draw aspirate in a bone marrow media tube available from our lab or a green-top vacutainer with sodium heparin. Send the specimen at room temperature. Label tube with patient name and medical record number. (Do NOT use lithium heparin green-top vacutainer). DO NOT FREEZE OR CENTRIFUGE THE SPECIMEN.
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.
Specimen Instructions:
Arrangements should be made with the laboratory before sending bone marrow. 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 report is generally given within 24-48 hours in most cases. If you want preliminary results over the weekend (or holiday) on specimens received on Friday, please notify the lab. Otherwise, preliminary results are given on Monday. Allow two weeks for final results.
Reference Range:
Male: 46,XY Female: 46,XX
Comments:
The specimen can be processed to rule out both acquired chromosomal abnormalities (in hematological malignancies) as well as constitutional abnormalities.

Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory Website
CPT Code:
88237, 88262
 
See also:
Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH-Bone Marrow), Bone Marrow
 
See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing