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Chromosome Analysis, CLL/LPD
Test Code14601
CPT Codes
88237, 88264
Preferred Specimen
3 mL bone marrow or 10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL bone marrow or 5 mL whole blood
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Instructions
Bone marrow 1-3 mL or whole blood 5-10 mL with lymphocytosis in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube. Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
Transport Container
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
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.
Methodology
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Mon-sat
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
