Chromosomal Analysis
| Order form: | Constitutional Genetics Pre and Post-Natal Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 88233, 88262, 88291 |
Specimen(s):
Product of Conception (POC)
Minimum:
Specimen obtained aseptically according to your protocol. DO NOT
SEND INTACT FETUS. Send only tissue specimen to the lab (chorionic
villi - first choice; skin, diaphragm, chorion). Multiple tissue
sources are acceptable. DO NOT PUT SPECIMEN IN ALCOHOL OR FORMALIN
OR FREEZE. Label tube with patient name and medical record number.
Testing Schedule:
Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.
Turn Around Time:
Allow 3-6 weeks for final results.
Reference Range:
Male: 46,XY Female: 46,XX
Comments:
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. Do not put
specimen in alcohol or formalin. Do not freeze or flame or
refrigerate. 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 and family history (if applicable).
For billing and/or shipping questions, contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories at 1-866-844-2522 (toll free) or 319-384-7213 (Fax).
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:
Submit specimen in transport media.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.
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.
Ship at room temperature.