Chromosome study - Leukemic blood-4280H

Test info

  
Chromosome study - Leukemic blood
  
4280H
  
LAB4280H
  
Oncology karyotype analysis
  

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

  
Sodium heparin (Na hep) whole blood
  
  
5.0 mL
  
2.0 mL
  

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

  

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

  

Ambient (strict)

  
  • 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

  
AHL - Cytogenetics: X
  
Daily
  
14 days
Call lab if analysis needs to be expedited.
  

G-Banding

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

An interpretive report will be provided

Billing

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

Tracking

  
05/26/2015
  
03/27/2018