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Lab Use Only - Genetics Fibroblast Biopsy
Message2 x 3 mm fresh tissue submitted in sterile container with culture transport medium, Hanks'or Ringers' solutionPlease provide clinical history and any other laboratory-specific informationSpecimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Test Code
LAB3106 FBCB
Alias/See Also
FBCB
CPT Codes
88233
Includes
Lab Use OnlyThis test is ordered for a tissue biopsy from which primary monolayer cultures are required for further testing. These primary cultures are expanded and monolayer cultures are sent to a designated laboratory for testingIf cells from the submitted specimen do not attach and proliferate in culture, the test may be changed to a: Tissue Culture Only or No Growth in Culture; or if results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced by a Cytogenetics Communication.@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.Minimum Testing Volume: 2 x 3 mm Fresh Tissue Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Report Available
37-Days
Clinical Significance
1230170471
Last Updated: May 18, 2026