Chromosome Analysis (Karyotyping)- Blood
- Synonyms: Karyotype, G-banding
- LIS Mnemonic: CYTCB, CYCAB
Collect
Green (Sodium heparin)
Volume Required
3-5 mls
Minimum Required
1 ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
N/A
Unacceptable conditions
frozen or on dry ice, clotted, purple top tubes
Days Performed
Monday through Friday
Reported
2-4 weeks
Reflex Testing
If abnormal results FISH testing may be required.
CPT
88262, 88230
Remarks
Prelim STAT results available 3-5 days, with final STAT results in 7-10 days. Chromosme analysis is being replaced by Genome-Wide array and is now usually done to rule out specific numerical abnormality [Trisomy 13/18/21 (Down Syndrome), Monosomy X (Turner Syndrome)] or balanced alterations.
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