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Chromosome Analysis, Blood
Test CodeCHROMO
Quest Code
14596
CPT Codes
88230, 88262
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
See Genetics Specimen Collection Section for detailed specimen instructions
Transport Container
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Methodology
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Day shift and Night shift 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 LLC |
| 200 Forest Street, 3rd Floor, Suite B |
| Marlborough, MA 01752-3023 |
