Chromosome study - Skin biopsy - Allina Health Laboratory

Chromosome study - Skin biopsy

Test name:

Chromosome study - Skin biopsy

Test number:

4280D

Excellian order number:

LAB4280D

Alternate names:

Karyotype analysis
Fibroblasts

Specimen type:

Skin biopsy

Volume:

3 mm 3

Minimum volume:

3 mm 3

Collection instructions:

Collect a 3 mm³skin biopsy

Do not place specimen in formalin

Processing instructions:

Submit entire fresh tissue specimen
Place specimen in in sterile culture medium, sterile Hanks Balance Salt Solution (HBSS) or sterile saline

Transport container:

Sterile specimen cup filled with sterile culture medium, sterile Hanks Balance Salt Solution (HBSS) or sterile saline

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 48 hours

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytogenetics: X

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

21 days
Call lab if analysis needs to be expedited

Method:

G-Banding

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

CPT codes:

88233
88262

Reflex (if appropriate): 88285 - additional cells counted
88280 - additional karyotype
88283 - additional specialized banding

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Date created:

05/26/2015

Revised date:

05/28/2015