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Test Code CCBC CHROMOSOMES CONGENITAL BLOOD

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Chromosomes Bld Congenital (aka CCBC)
Sunquest Order Code: CCBC
Epic Px Code: LAB8001

Specimen Collection Type

Sodium Heparin

Minimum Collection Volume

2mL for infants ≤14 days old 4mL for patients >2weeks of age

Reference Range

N/A

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Chromosome study will still be attempted if less than 2mL is received.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Can add on FISH anytime if there is cell pellet remaining.

Specimen Stability

3 days refrigerated, 24 hours room temperature

Day(s) Performed

Lab hours 8am-5pm: Monday through Friday. Page on call technologist for specimens collected outside of lab open hours (913)917-7016

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-Cytogenetics

CPT Code

88230
88262

LOINC Code

N/A

Test Alias

Karyotype Analysis

Additional Information / Notes

Need viable cells for culture so specimen must be kept between 4-21°C and delivered to lab immediately. Must be collected aseptically.