Test Name
Chromosome Analysis POC
Test Code
CYTO POC
Synonyms
Chromosome analysis, cytogenetic analysis, karyotyping
Associations
POC, chorionic villus, fetal tissue, skin biopsy
CPT Codes
By report 88233, 88262, 88280, 88291
Turnaround Time
14 days. Note: slow growing cultures for products of conception are held for 21 days
Specimen Requirements
Tissue from product of conception (fetal) 1 cm^3 skin biopsy
Specimen Stability
Stable for 48 hours at 4-25°C
Storage & Handling
Ship with a cool pack (refrigerated). Call before sending specimen on Friday Ship Saturday for Monday delivery Protect specimen from extreme temperature
Causes for Rejections
Specimen exposed to extreme temperature; Insufficient number of cells; Specimen exposed to formalin or other fixative
Description
Products of Conception
References
- Rooney D. (2001). Human Cytogenetics: constitutional analysis. 3rd edition, 81.
