Specimen:

Skin, Other Tissue

Minimum:

Specimen obtained aseptically, according to your protocol.  DO NOT PUT 
SPECIMEN IN ALCOHOL OR FORMALIN OR FREEZE.  Label tube with patient 
name and medical record number.

Delivery Instructions:

Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Specimen
Instructions:

Call the Cytogenetics lab for specimen transport tubes with media.
As a backup, Ringers lactate solution can be used in place of media.
If a specimen is collected over the weekend, please page the 
technologist on call by dialing 1-888-533-0186.  When it stops ringing, 
enter your phone number, the '#' sign, and hang up.

Testing Schedule:

Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.  After hours 
specimens should be taken to specimen control and a message left on the 
lab voice mail.  In the case of an emergency, follow the instructions 
on the lab voice mail.

Analytic Time:

Allow 3-6 weeks for results.

Reference Range:

Male: 46,XY     Female: 46,XX

Comments:

Cytogenetics Laboratory Web Site

CPT Code:

88233, 88262

See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics Testing