Williams, Cytogenetics FISH Study

Tube Type

Test ID

LAB5505A

CPT Code(s)

88271x2, 88273, 88230 (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

Rush:

RUSH STATUS AVAILABLE 24 hours/7days in lieu of STAT

Turnaround Time

Routine:

<28 days

Rush:

Preliminary 3 working days with Final within 14 days

Reference Range

Normal:

N/A

Comments

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

Call the Cytogenetics Lab at 984-974-1512 with questions.

A peripheral blood karyotype must have already been performed or ordered in conjunction with this test.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 08, 2023

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