Chromosome Analysis, Blood

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Test Name: Chromosome Analysis, Blood
Reference Lab: QNI
Test Code: 14596
Shipping Temp: Room temperature
Specimen Type: 5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
TAT: 10-12 days
CPT Code: 88230, 88262
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FDA Approved Test: YES_ NO_ LDT_
Medical Director/Pathologist: approved by
Billing Completed by_ Date_ Time_

Test Code

QNI FLEXI 14596

Quest Code

14596

Alias/See Also

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.

Includes

**Test may be replaced by %37871 Chromosome Analysis, Blood, No Growth and %39650 Cytogenetics Communication**

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 mL
Critical NICU/Neonates 0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

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

Instructions

Other vacutainer tubes containing sodium heparin are acceptable. See Genetics Specimen Collection Section for detailed specimen instructions.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Preferred
Refrigerated: Acceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

Methodology
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 7 days a week.

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

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

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.