Chromosome Analysis, Hematologic Malignancy
Order Code:
CHROM
Test Summary
Cytogenetics of hematologic disorders attempts to define and interpret chromosomal aberrations that occur in neoplastic cells associated with leukemia, lymphoma and other hematologic malignancies. Chromosome abnormalities in cancer cells of patients with malignant hematologic disorders including acute and chronic myeloid and lymphoid leukemias, myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative disorders, lymphomas and unexplained anemias may correlate with the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and etiology of disease.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL bone marrow or 10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Bone marrow 3 mL or whole blood 10 mL, must contain 10% less mature myelocytes, pros or blasts. (green Vacutainer® only).
Infants 2-3 mL (in pediatric 3 mL Vacutainer®), must contain 10% myelocytes, pros or blasts. Ship at room temperature.
Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
Note: See the "Cytogenetics" section of the specimen collection guide for additional information. Other Vacutainer® tubes containing sodium heparin are acceptable.
Infants 2-3 mL (in pediatric 3 mL Vacutainer®), must contain 10% myelocytes, pros or blasts. Ship at room temperature.
Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
Note: See the "Cytogenetics" section of the specimen collection guide for additional information. Other Vacutainer® tubes containing sodium heparin are acceptable.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Received frozen
Order Code
CHROM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3180
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 88237
- 88264
Billing Code
- 671051
- 671052
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
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
Mornings; 7 days a week. Report available 8 - 9 days.
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL bone marrow or 10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Bone marrow 3 mL or whole blood 10 mL, must contain 10% less mature myelocytes, pros or blasts. (green Vacutainer® only).
Infants 2-3 mL (in pediatric 3 mL Vacutainer®), must contain 10% myelocytes, pros or blasts. Ship at room temperature.
Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
Note: See the "Cytogenetics" section of the specimen collection guide for additional information. Other Vacutainer® tubes containing sodium heparin are acceptable.
Infants 2-3 mL (in pediatric 3 mL Vacutainer®), must contain 10% myelocytes, pros or blasts. Ship at room temperature.
Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
Note: See the "Cytogenetics" section of the specimen collection guide for additional information. Other Vacutainer® tubes containing sodium heparin are acceptable.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Received frozen
Result Information
Methodology
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Mornings; 7 days a week. Report available 8 - 9 days.