Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) - Blood-4280F
Test info
CGH
aCGH
Array CGH
CYG
Microarray
Comparative genomic hybridization
Cytogenomic array
Congenital
Specimen
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
and
Both tubes (Dk green and lavender) are required for testing
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting
Send whole blood specimens in original tubes. Do not aliquot.
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
and
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
Molecular Medicare billing request
Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.
Ambient (strict)
Refrigerated - NO
Frozen - NO
- Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
- Improper blood/anticoagulant ratio
- Delay in transport
- Improper storage
- Leaking container
Performance
AHL - Cytogenetics: X (Interpretation)
TAT may be extended if additional confirmatory studies are needed
Microarray
Clinical and Interpretive info
An interpretive report will be provided
Billing
88230 - culture
Confirmation/Visualization Studies:
Reflex (if appropriate):
88261 - Limited chromosome study
88271 x 2 - FISH probes
88273 - metaphase FISH analysis
88271 - interphase FISH analysis
Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.