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Chromosome Analysis, POC (Products of Conception) : 14593

Test Code
POCCHR or 14593


Alias/See Also
Karyotype


CPT Codes
88233, 88262

Instructions
Viability decreases during transit. The testing lab will make a  viability determination.


Transport Container
Preferred: 5 x 5 mm (2 x 3 mm minimum) fresh (unfixed) products of conception in a sterile container in Hanks', Ringer's solution or culture medium with antibiotics.

Alternate: Tissue in saline


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Preferred; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formalin-fixed.


Methodology
Culture, Karyotype, Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
15 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Fetal tissues or extra embryonic membranes are frequently used to diagnose fetal chromosome abnormalities that are associated with approximately one-half of all first trimester spontaneous abortions.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



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.