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Chromosome Analysis Leukemic Peripheral Blood (Oncology)

Test ID: CYTO LPB CPT Code: By report 88237, 88264, 88280xn, 88291

Expected Turnaround Time
7 days
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.

Clinical Information
Chromosome analysis on peripheral blood samples suspected of harboring a hematologic disorder. Note: This test should only be ordered if bone marrow is not available for testing.

Requisition Forms

Specimen Requirements


Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood: 5 mL, EDTA preferred (NaHep accepted)


Specimen Stability

72 Hour


Storage Requirements
  • Whole Blood: 2°C to 25°C
  • Fixed Cytogenetically Prepared Cells: -28°C to -15°C

Shipping Recommendations

AMBIENT, Use a refrigerated (NOT FROZEN) gel pack in the shipment to protect from extreme temperatures. Separate gel pack from specimen. Do not freeze.


Specimen Rejection Criteria

Clotted specimen; Specimen exposed to extreme temperature; Anticoagulant toxic to cells; Insufficient number of cells


Test Details


Synonyms

Chromosome analysis, cytogenetic analysis, karyotyping, G-banding


Keywords
Cytogenetics, Leukemia, Oncology, Oncology Cytogenetics, Karyotyping

Test Method
Karyotyping

Methodology Category
Cytogenetics

Regulatory Status
RUO

Special Considerations

All attempts will be made to process and report samples received > 72 hours post-collection.  Bone marrow is the sample of choice in most heme malignancies.


Associations

Leukemia