Chromosome Analysis, Mosaicism

Test Code

14597

CPT Codes
88230, 88263

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Transport Container

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

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
Karyotype • Microscopy • Tissue Culture

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

10 days

Clinical Significance

This chromosome study will examine 50 metaphase cells, whereas a standard chromosome analysis will examine 20 metaphase cells. This test for mosaicism is used to assess for constitutional chromosomal mosaicism or chimerism. While standard chromosome analysis can detect mosaicism ≥14%, this test can detect mosaicism ≥6% (at a 95% confidence level).

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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