Chromosome Analysis, Blood

Test Code

14596

CPT Codes
88230, 88262

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

This genetic test requires provider confirmation that patient informed consent has been received if the ordering provider is located in AK, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, OR, SC, SD, or VT or testing 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

Set up: Daily; Report available: 10 days

Clinical Significance

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

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.