Chromosome Analysis, Tissue
Cytogenetics Laboratory - :
Cytogenetics
Specimen Type:
1 cm3 skin biopsy or other tissue biopsy in sterile container with sterile transport media.
Cause for Rejection:
Gross contamination, frozen specimen, or formalin fixed tissue.
Storage:
Refrigerated upon arrival in laboratory.
Availability:
Mon-Fri (0900-1600) Sat (0900-1300)
Methodology:
Culture of tissue cells, harvest, and chromosome analysis with G-banding.
Special Instructions:
Include pertinent medical findings on the requisition with suspected diagnosis and/or indication(s) for testing.
CPT Code:
88233, 88262, 88291
Synonyms:
Karyotype, Tissue Karyotype, Chromosome Analysis
Test ID/Workstation :
KTI
Specimen Type:
1 cm3 skin biopsy or other tissue biopsy in sterile container with sterile transport media.
Cause for Rejection:
Gross contamination, frozen specimen, or formalin fixed tissue.
Storage:
Refrigerated upon arrival in laboratory.
Availability:
Mon-Fri (0900-1600) Sat (0900-1300)
Methodology:
Culture of tissue cells, harvest, and chromosome analysis with G-banding.
Special Instructions:
Include pertinent medical findings on the requisition with suspected diagnosis and/or indication(s) for testing.
CPT Code:
88233, 88262, 88291
Synonyms:
Karyotype, Tissue Karyotype, Chromosome Analysis
