Chromosome Analysis, CLL/LPD

Test Code

14601

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

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
Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

8-10 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

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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