CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, PERIPHERAL BLOOD, NON-LEUKEMIC

Synonyms: Karyotype; Routine G-Banding
Computer Code: (CHROM)
Specimen Collection: Sodium heparin (green top) tube. Child 2-5 mL whole blood. (less for newborns) Adult 5-10 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume:
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Refrigerate specimen. Lab will attempt on small quantities.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: INPATIENT: INPATIENT CYTOGENETIC REQUISITION OUTPATIENT: Adult Bone Marrow/Peripheral Blood REQUISITION - INCLUDE BILLING INFO
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 5-10 days at reference lab
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 88230, 88262
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII