Chromosome Analysis, Blood
Order Code:
CHRMBL
Test Summary
This test may assist with the detection of common chromosome abnormalities.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Critical NICU/Neonates 0.5 mL
Critical NICU/Neonates 0.5 mL
Instructions
Other vacutainer tubes containing sodium heparin are acceptable. See Genetics Specimen Collection Section for detailed specimen instructions.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = Preferred
- Refrigerated = Acceptable
- Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
CHRMBL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3179
Includes
**Test may be replaced by Chromosome Analysis, Blood, No Growth and Cytogenetics Communication**
CPT Code
- 88230
- 88262
Billing Code
- 670188
- 670189
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 10 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Critical NICU/Neonates 0.5 mL
Critical NICU/Neonates 0.5 mL
Instructions
Other vacutainer tubes containing sodium heparin are acceptable. See Genetics Specimen Collection Section for detailed specimen instructions.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = Preferred
- Refrigerated = Acceptable
- Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 10 days