Chromosome Analysis, Blood

Test Code

14596

CPT Codes
88230, 88262

Includes

Preliminary results available for neonatal specimens three days after receipt.

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Instructions

Clinical history/reason for referral is required with test order.

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

Set up: 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 Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.