Genetics, Fibroblast Biopsy

Test Code

FBCB

CPT Codes
88233

Includes

If cells from the submitted specimen do not attach and proliferate in culture, the test may be changed to a: Tissue Culture Only or No Growth in Culture; or if results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced by a Cytogenetics Communication.

Preferred Specimen

2×3mm fresh tissue submitted in culture transport medium

Other Acceptable Specimens

2x3^mm fresh biopsy specimen submitted in a sterile container with Hanks' or Ringers' solution

Instructions

Please provide clinical history and any other laboratory-specific information required by the testing laboratory.

Specimen requirements: Tissue sample 2x3^mm. Sterile container in Hanks', or Ringer's solution or culture medium with antibiotics, Refrigerate (do not freeze) specimen until pickup. Ship refrigerated.

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

This test is ordered for a tissue biopsy from which primary monolayer cultures are required for further testing. These primary cultures are expanded and monolayer cultures are sent to a designated laboratory for testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: See Instructions
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: See Instructions

Methodology

Tissue Culture

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 35 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 23, 2012

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.