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Published on February 14, 2025

Cytogenetics Fibroblast Culture for Send Out

Cytogenetic Specimen Collection Media for POC's. These containers may be obtained from the Cytogenetics Laboratory
(984)974-1790 or Core Laboratory
(984)974-2361 upon request

Test ID LAB5555
EPIC ORDER CYTOGENETICS FIBROBLAST CULTURE FOR SEND OUT
CPT Code(s) 88233, 88240 (if performed), 88241 (if performed)
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Cytogenetics
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3-10 mm skin biopsy SEE COMMENTS
Availability Routine: 24 Hours/7 Days
Turnaround Time <42 Days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Request media at least one business day in advance of any procedures and keep media frozen or refrigerated until the day of the biopsy.
  • Specimen collection media must be fully thawed before placing sample in the media tube.
  • Use sterile technique and close all containers tightly. Label all containers with an EPIC/Beaker label or patient name, hospital #, and date collected.
  • Deliver sample to the Core Laboratory within 24 hours.
  • Contact a laboratory genetic counselor at LabGC@unchealth.unc.edu or Cytogenetics at 984-974-1790 with questions.

Additional Information:

Reviewed by J. Carr on January 14, 2026

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