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Karyotype, Peripheral Blood Chromosome Analysis: Cytogenetics

Tube Type = Green Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB5505A
EPIC Order
 
Cytogenetics Constitutional Analysis 
CPT Code(s)   88230, 88262, 88280 (if performed), 88291
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Cytogenetics
Tube Station   30 (Core Laboratory)
Specimen Routine: 5 mL whole blood/Sodium Heparin/Green Top Tube; See Comments for additional specimen information
  micro: 2-5 mL whole blood Pediatric: Sodium Heparin/Green Top Tube
If additional testing is requested, a larger sample may be requested
Availability Routine: 24 Hours/7 Days (collection)
    RUSH: RUSH STATUS AVAILABLE 24 hours/7 days in lieu of STAT 
Turnaround Time         Routine: <28 days 
  Rush: Preliminary within 3 business days with Final within 14 days.
Reference Range Normal: N/A
Comments

Deliver sample to the Core Laboratory. 

If post-mortem, obtain by cardiac puncture within 1 hour. Keep at room temperature.

Reviewed by J. Carr on June 04, 2024

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