Chromosomal Analysis
Order form: Comprehensive Hematopathology Requisition
Supply order: Supply Order Form
Billing: Billing Policies
CPT code: 88237, 88262, 88291
Specimen(s):
Peripheral Blood for Hematological Disorders
Collection Medium:
Green top tube 10 mL (Na Heparin) Hospital Stores #907693
Minimum:
5-10 cc adult, 2 cc infants of venous 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.
Testing Schedule:
Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.
Turn Around Time:
Preliminary report is 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:
Epic code: CYT51

The specimen can be processed to rule out both acquired chromosomal abnormalities (in hematological malignancies) as well as constitutional abnormalities.

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Instructions:
Arrangements should be made with the laboratory before sending
oncology blood.  If a specimen is collected over the weekend, please 
call (319) 356-1616 and ask the operator to page the cytogenetics on-
call staff at pager #5525.  Provide details of clinical information.

For billing and/or shipping questions, contact University of Iowa 
Diagnostic Laboratories at 1-866-844-2522 (toll free) or 319-384-7213 
(Fax).
Sample Processing:
Do Not Centrifuge.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.
Sample Storage:
Specimen cannot be frozen.
Transport Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Ship at room temperature.
CPT Code:
88237, 88262, 88291