Chromosome Analysis, Skin/Products of Conception
Abbrev Code: | SKCHR | ||
Order Code: | LAB4699 | Order Name: | Chromosome Analysis, Skin/Products of Conception |
Synonyms: | Products of Conception, Chromosome Analysis, POC; CHROMO SK; G-band; Karyotype, Skin | ||
Methodology: | In-situ cell culture with chromosome analysis by G-banding. | ||
CPT Codes: | 88233 x1, 88262 x1, 88291 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Results are reported within 14-28 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. A 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: | Skin biopsy or Products of Conception (Chorionic Villi, fetal skin, placenta) |
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Minimum\Peds Volume: | Products of conception (POC): 5-10 mg chorionic villi |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
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. |
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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