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Blood Karyotype Analysis
MessagePerformed in the Cytogenetics Laboratory x5841.
Test Code
BLOOD
CPT Codes
88230, 88262
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a sodium heparin tube.
Minimum Volume
2 ml.
Please call the laboratory to discuss special circumstances, for example premature newborns.
Please call the laboratory to discuss special circumstances, for example premature newborns.
Instructions
Keep blood at room temperature.
Call the Cytogenetics laboratory for specimen pick up at the floors.
Specimens may be delivered to the Main laboratory.
Call the Cytogenetics laboratory for specimen pick up at the floors.
Specimens may be delivered to the Main laboratory.
Transport Container
2 - 5 ml of peripheral blood in a sodium heparin green top tube.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any specimen received over 3 days after collection will be rejected.
Specimen may be rejected if severely clotted and / or collected in the wrong tube.
Specimen may be rejected if severely clotted and / or collected in the wrong tube.
Setup Schedule
Routine bloods are set up every Tuesday and Friday and cultured for 72 hours.
Please call the laboratory to discuss Stat specimens.
Please call the laboratory to discuss Stat specimens.
Clinical Significance
Multiple congenital anomalies, trisomy 21, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, developmental delay, short stature, history of pregnancy loss, history of infertility (male or female).
