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Chromosome Analysis, CLL/LPD
Test Code14601
CPT Codes
88237, 88264
Preferred Specimen
3 mL bone marrow or 10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL bone marrow or 5 mL whole blood
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Instructions
Bone marrow 1-3 mL or whole blood 5-10 mL with lymphocytosis in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube. Bone marrow transport medium is available upon request.
Transport Container
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
Evening Sets up 7 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 7 days.
