Test #
151
Test CPT Codes
88237 (tissue culture for
neoplastic disorder)
88264 (analyze 20-25 cells)
88280 (chromosome analysis, additional karyotypes)
Chromosome Analysis
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Disease / Components
Hematopoeitic Malignancies
Test Technology
Cytogenetics
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic
Test Specimen
Peripheral Blood:
Draw 5mL in a sodium heparin (green top) tube
EDTA (purple top) will be accepted
Bone Marrow:
Draw 2-5 ml in sodium heparin (green top) tube
EDTA (purple top) will be accepted
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen or Fixed Specimen
Storage, Stability & Shipping
Storage:
Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth
Complete requisition form with necessary information
Local Clients call AmoyDx at 1-888-810-0188 to schedule a pickup
Ship samples at room temperature (do not freeze or fix)
Stability:
Specimen viability decreases during transit
Send to testing lab day of collection when possible
Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours
Turnaround Time (TAT)
7-10 days