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Genetics, Fibroblast Biopsy
Test Code14594
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
2x3mm fresh tissue submitted in culture transport medium
Other Acceptable Specimens
2x3mm 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 2x3mm. 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.
Specimen requirements: Tissue sample 2x3mm. 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
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 Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153