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HelpTest Code CCST CHROMOSOMES SOLID TUMOR
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Code: Chromosomes Solid Tumor (aka CCST)
Sunquest Order Code: CCST
Epic Px Code: LAB8005
Specimen Collection Type
Fresh sterile tissue in Transport Media provided by Cytogenetics Laboratory
Minimum Collection Volume
1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm
Reference Range
N/A
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Will not perform on needle core biopsies or specimens in formalin.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
Can add on FISH up to 2 weeks if there are cells still growing in flasks.
Specimen Stability
3 days refrigerated, 4 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
88239
88264
88280
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
N/A
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.