Chromosome Analysis, Blood

Test Code

14596

CPT Codes
88230, 88262

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Instructions

Clinical history/reason for referral is required with test order.

Ship at room temperature. Specimen viability decreases during transit. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

Preliminary results available for neonatal specimens three days after receipt.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Preferred
Refrigerated: Acceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 10 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

This test may assist with the detection of common chromosome abnormalities.

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

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.