Chromosome Analysis - Solid Tumor (Non-Lymphoma)
Order Name
CHROMOS ST
Test Number: 9116125
Revision Date 12/01/2022
Test Number: 9116125
Revision Date 12/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Chromosome Analysis - Solid Tumor (Non-Lymphoma)
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Karyotype |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5x5mm | Tissue | RPMI Solution | Ambient / Refrigerated |
| Instructions | At least 5x5 mm section of "viable" tissue submitted in RPMI with antibiotics or sterile Ringer's solution using a sterile container. Please send Room Temperature or Refrigerated (DO NOT FREEZE). Frozen samples will be rejected. Specifically label the container to be used for cytogenetic testing, the patient name, and the date that it was acquired. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 4-5 Days |
| Clinical Use | Performed on tissue biopsy. A cell culture and karyotype is used to identify chromosomal abnormalities for Non-lymphoma cases. |
| CPT Code(s) | 88239 88291 88264 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |