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CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, BLOOD |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2013 Geisinger Epic ID: 29276 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL whole blood; minimum 1 mL. Critical NICU/Neonates: 0.5 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Clinical history and reason for referral are required with test order. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Transport immediately after collection. Viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Frozen specimens unacceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Additional information: |
This test may be replaced by Chromosome Analysis, Blood, No Growth, if cultures do not yield metaphases for analysis, or with a Cytogenetics Communication, if a communication is required. | |
CPT code(s): |
88230, 88262 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Karyotype Culture Microscopy |
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Synonyms: |
CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS BLOOD KARYOTYPE, CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS BLOOD BLDCR, Quest test code 14596
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Clinical significance: |
This test may assist with the detection of common chromosome abnormalities. | |