Chromosomal Breakage Studies
Epic code: CYT55
Downtime form: C-12 Cytogenetics Request
Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory
Department of Pediatrics
W-101 GH
356-3877 (Laboratory)
Specimen(s):
Peripheral Blood
Specimen Instructions:
Provide details of clinical information (for example: rule out Fanconi Anemia) and family history (if applicable).
Collection Medium:
Green top tube 10 mL (Na Heparin) Hospital Stores #907693
Minimum:
5-10 cc adult, 2 cc infants (the minimum draw may preclude complete testing, please contact the lab) 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.
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.
Turn Around Time:
Allow 2-3 weeks for final results.
Reference Range:
Male: 46,XY Female: 46,XX Cells with breakage compared to control.
Comments:
Breakage studies are cultured with a concurrent control. If the patient has been transfused, wait a minimum of two weeks before obtaining the specimen.

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CPT Code:
88230, 88248, 88291
 
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