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Chromosome study - Lymph node-4280J

Test info

Test name:

Chromosome study - Lymph node

Test number:

4280J

Excellian order number:

LAB4280J

Alternate names:

Oncology karyotype analysis,Tumor

Specimen

Specimen type:

Involved lymph node tissue

Volume:

5 mm3

Processing instructions:

Place specimen in sterile culture medium, sterile Hanks Balance Salt Solution (HBSS) or sterile saline.

Transport container:

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

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict) - 24 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Wrong container (solution)
Delay in transport
Improper storage
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:

88239
88262
Reflex (if appropriate)
88285 - additional cells counted

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Tracking

Date created:

05/26/2015

Revised date:

02/24/2026

Review date:

02/23/2026