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Microarray with Karyotype (20 cell Analysis): Cytogenetics

Tube Type = Green Top

Tube Type

Call Cytogenetics Lab (984)974-1790

Test ID    LAB5505A
EPIC Order Cytogenetics Constitutional Analysis
CPT Code(s)  

81229, 88230, 88262, 88280 (if performed), 88291 (Karyotyping)

81229, G0452 (Microarray)

Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Cytogenetics
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3-5 mL green sodium heparin tube 
  Micro:
Newborns: 1-2 mL sodium heparin (green top) tube
Availability Routine: 24 hrs/7 days (collection)
Turnaround Time         Routine: 4-8 weeks
Comments
Call the Cytogenetics Lab at 984-974-1790 with questions. 

Reviewed by J. Carr on January 14, 2026

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