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Chromosome study - Leukemic blood-4280H

Test info

Test name:

Chromosome study - Leukemic blood

Test number:

4280H

Excellian order number:

LAB4280H

Alternate names:

Oncology karyotype analysis

Useful for:

Recommended for patients with CLL. For non-CLL indications, blood specimen must have >10,000 WBC count with >10% immature myeloid or lymphoid cells.

Specimen

Specimen type:

Sodium heparin (Na hep) whole blood

Collection container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

2.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict)

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
Improper blood/anticoagulant ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage (heated or frozen)
Leaking container

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytogenetics: X

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

14 days
Call lab if analysis needs to be expedited.

Method:

G-Banding

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Billing

CPT codes:

88237
88262
Reflex: 88285 - additional cells counted
Reflex: 88280 - additional karyotype
Reflex: 88283 - additional specialized banding

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Tracking

Date created:

05/26/2015

Revised date:

03/27/2018