Chromosomal Analysis

Order form:	Comprehensive Hematopathology Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	88233, 88262, 88291

Specimen(s):

Solid Tissue

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.

Testing Schedule:

Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.

Turn Around Time:

Allow 3-6 weeks for results.

Reference Range:

Male: 46,XY
Female: 46,XX

Comments:

Epic code: CYT51

Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics & Molecular Laboratory Website

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.  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.

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.

Sample Storage:

Specimen cannot be frozen.

Transport Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Ship at room temperature.