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Catalog ID CytoTis CYTOGENETICS TESTING: Constitutional Disorders

CPOE Test Name

Cytogenetics Tissue Request

Synonyms

Chromosome analysis, Karyotype, Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Specimen Requirements

Peripheral Blood, Amniotic Fluid, or Products of Conception

Storage and Transport

All specimen should be sent immediately after collection or refrigerate Peripheral Blood and Products of Conception. Amniotic Fluid store at ambient room temp

Causes for Rejection

unlabeled specimens,specimens collected in incorrect tubes, and specimens received beyond 72 hours of collection

Reference Range

See report

Test Consists

Analysis of structural and numerical abnormalities of Chromosomes (FISH, if requested and probe availability)

Turn Around Time

Blood -28 days, Amniotic fluids-14 days, Products of Conception-42 days FISH-14 days

CPT / HCPCS Code

88230, 88262, 88269, 88285,88271,88272,88273,88274 (FISH CPT dependent on probe(s) used)

Laboratory

Murphey Building, BF-209 or 211, 706-721-3949

Performing Lab

Murphey Building, BF-209 or 211, 706-721-3949