Chromosome study - Lymph node - Allina Health Laboratory

Chromosome study - Lymph node

Test name:

Chromosome study - Lymph node

Alternate names:

Oncology karyotype analysis,Tumor

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:

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytogenetics: X

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

14 days;Call lab if analysis needs to be expedited.

Method:

G-Banding

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

CPT codes:

88239
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