Chromosome Analysis, Malignant Tissue
| Abbrev Code: | TMRCC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4713 | Order Name: | Chromosome Analysis, Malignant Tissue |
| Synonyms: | CHROMO MT; Tumor; G-band; Neoplastic | ||
| Methodology: | Chromosome analysis by G-banding. | ||
| CPT Codes: | 88239 x1, 88264 x1, 88280 x1, 88291 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Results are reported within 7-21 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Test request form requires:
A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required. The consent should not be sent to the laboratory. The link to the Genetic Testing Consent form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. See Associated Links. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Neoplastic tissue
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): Cytospin |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 cm3 |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mm3 |
| Container: | Container, Tissue, sterile Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect in tissue culture media. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store at room temperature. Do NOT refrigerate or freeze.
Specimens must be received in the Cytogenetics Laboratory Mon-Fri by 5:30 pm; weekends and holidays by 4:30 pm. Specimens received after these cutoffs will be processed the following day. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: |
For optimal testing results the specimen must arrive within 24 hours.
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| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Cytogenetics (UMMC East Bank) |
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