Bone Marrow, Cytogenetics Study

Sterile plastic (polystyrene) screw cap tube containing sterile medium. These containers may be obtained from the Cytogenetcs laboratory(984)974-1790 upon request.

Test ID		LAB5504
EPIC Order		CYTOGENETICS CANCER/FISH NON-BLOOD
CPT Code(s)		88237, 88264, 88291
Group/Individual Test		Individual
Laboratory		Cytogenetics
Tube Station		30
Specimen	Routine:	1.5-2cc Bone marrow placed into bone marrow collection media; keep at room temperature; see Comments for additional specimen information
Availability	Routine:	24 hrs/7 days
Turnaround Time	Routine:	<21 days
		Preliminary result: 48-72 hrs

Comments	Deliver sample to the Core Laboratory within 24 hours. Call the Cytogenetics Lab at 984-974-1790 with questions. Use sterile technique and close all containers tightly. Label all containers with patient name, hospital #, date collected, and physician's name.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 08, 2023

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514