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Genetics, Fibroblast Biopsy
Test Code14594
CPT Codes
88233
Preferred Specimen
2X3 mm fresh tissue, submitted in culture transport medium or
2x3 mm fresh biopsy specimen submitted in a sterile container with Hanks' or Ringer's solution or culture medium with antibiotics
2x3 mm fresh biopsy specimen submitted in a sterile container with Hanks' or Ringer's solution or culture medium with antibiotics
Transport Temperature
Tissue: Room temperature
Biopsy: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Biopsy: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Methodology
Tissue Culture
Setup Schedule
Sets up 6 days a week.
Clinical Significance
The specimen received will be established into fibroblast cultures. These cultures are expanded and, if requested, forwarded to the appropriate laboratory for further studies. Additional cell cultures are cryopreserved and an attempt is made to maintain these cells for approximately 3 years. If longer storage or re-establishemnt of cell cultures is required, notify the cytogenetics laboratory.
