Chromosome Analysis, Skin/Products of Conception, Metaphase Band
Sunquest Code: | SKCHR | CoPath Code: | SKCHR |
Epic Code: | LAB4699 | Epic Name: | Skin/POC |
Sunquest Code (non-Epic sites): | SKCHR | ||
Synonyms: | Products of Conception, Chromosome Analysis, POC; Karyotyping | ||
Methodology: | Insitu cell culture with chromosome analysis by G-banding. | ||
CPT Code: | ----------CPTCODES HERE---------- | ||
Turnaround Time: | Results are reported within 14-28 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Test request form requires:
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Skin biopsy or products of conception (POC), fetal tissue or placenta (POC specimen of choice is placeneta) |
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Minimum\Peds Volume: | Products of conception (POC): 5-10 mg chorionic villi |
Collection Instructions: | Collect in plastic leakproof sterile container containing RPMI media. Sterile saline may be used if RPMI is not available. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator at 4 degrees C. Do not freeze.
Specimens should be routed to the Pathology laboratory prior to Cytogenetics. Pathology will send sample to Cytogenetics. Specimens must be received in the Cytogenetics laboratory Mon-Fri by 5:30 pm; weekends or holidays by 4:30 pm. Specimens received after these cutoffs will be processed the following day. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. For optimal testing results the specimen must arrive within 24 hours. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Cytogenetics (UMMC-East Bank) |
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