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Chromosome Analysis, Lymph Node
Test Code14602
CPT Codes
88237, 88264
Preferred Specimen
5x5mm fresh Lymph node tissue collected in culture media
Other Acceptable Specimens
5x5mm fresh Lymph node tissue collected in Hanks' or Ringer's solution
Instructions
Clinical history/reason for referral is required with test order.
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Note: If the completed test ordered cannot be performed, one of the following below will be substituted for the ordered test code: Tissue for Hematologic Disorder code; or Cytogenetics Communication (if a communication is required)
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Note: If the completed test ordered cannot be performed, one of the following below will be substituted for the ordered test code: Tissue for Hematologic Disorder code; or Cytogenetics Communication (if a communication is required)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: See Instructions
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: See Instructions
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: See Instructions
Methodology
Karyotype • Microscopy • Tissue Culture
Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday Morning Report available: 10 Days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This test is for patients with suspected lymphoma. Cells from the lymph node biopsy are cultured to obtain mitotically active cells for chromosome analysis. Disease specific mitogens may be used if specimen permits.
