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:
Chorionic Villi (CV)
Minimum:
Specimen obtained by the referring staff physician. Aseptically obtain 20-30 mg of chorionic villi. Immediately place specimen in the media tube provied. DO NOT FREEZE OR CENTRIFUGE. Immediately send specimen at room temperature. Label tubes with patient name and medical record number.
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.
Specimen Instructions:
Make arrangements with the Cytogenetics lab before sending 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 hang up. Provide details of clinical information and family history (if applicable).
Testing Schedule:
Direct requests for performing CVS procedure to the Prenatal Clinic in the Department of Obstetrics and Obstetrics (356-3561).
Analytic Time:
Allow 10-12 days for results.
Reference Range:
Male: 46,XY Female: 46,XX
Comments:
A repeat will be requested if there is no cell growth after 10 days. Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory Website
CPT Code:
88235, 88267
 
See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing