Cell Culture (Biochemical and Molecular Studies)
Epic code: CYT50
Downtime form: C-12 Cytogenetics Request
Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory
Department of Pediatrics
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
Specimen(s):
Amniotic Fluid, Skin, Fetal Tissue, Diaphragm, Other Tissue
Specimen Instructions:
For transport media, use Ham's F-10, RPMI or MEM. As a backup, Ringers lactate solution can be used in place of media. Full paperwork, including a completed requisition from the reference laboratory, must accompany the specimen.
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. After hours specimens should be taken to Specimen Control. For questions after hours, call (319) 356-1616 and ask the operator to page the cytogenetics on-call staff at pager #5525.
Testing Schedule:
Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.
Comments:
Results of send-out studies will be available from the reference lab.

Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory Website
CPT Code:
88233, 88240
 
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Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing