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Chromosome Analysis, Peripheral Blood, Newborn
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Test Code
LAB5210458
Alias/See Also
Cytogenic Analysis - Newborn
Genetics Center
Genetics Center
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood from a dark green glass tube (sodium heparin)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
All specimens sent to Genetics Center MUST include a diagnosis--call nurse to obtain. Do not send specimen without it.
LAB: Call Genetics Center for all specimen pickups. Keep sample at room temperature. Pick Up: Call Genetics Center for pickup at 714-288-3500.
LAB: Call Genetics Center for all specimen pickups. Keep sample at room temperature. Pick Up: Call Genetics Center for pickup at 714-288-3500.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Not acceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Not acceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen
FDA Status
Approved
Report Available
5-10 days
Reference Range
Included with report
Performing Laboratory
Genetics Center, Orange, California