Oncology Karyotype, Oncology Chromosome Analysis

Not Orderable

Not Orderable

Evaluation of oncology specimens for chromosomal abnormalities associated with hematologic malignancies for diagnostic and prognostic purposes.

Blood, Body Fluid, Bone Marrow, Tissue, Other

Peripheral Blood: Green Top (Sodium Heparin), 10 ml (ADULT); 5-10 ml (PEDIATRIC). Invert the tube several times to prevent coagulation. Bone Marrow: Green Top (Sodium Heparin) or sterile heparinized syringe, 5 ml preferred (minimum 2 ml with sufficient spicules) Lymph Node: Sterile specimen container with sterile saline or RPMI 1640. At least 0.5cm3 piece separated aseptically Tumor tissue: Sterile specimen container with sterile saline or RPMI 1640. At least 0.5cm3 piece separated aseptically Body Fluid (pleural fluid, CSF): Sterile specimen container

An indication and white blood cell count (WBC) must be provided with each specimen. The laboratory will not delay or reject testing if this information is not provided, but appropriate testing and interpretation may be compromised.

Send to the laboratory ASAP at room temperature 20-25°C.  If there is a delay in transportation, store the sample in a refrigerator at 4°C. DO NOT FREEZE

48 hours room temperature If specimen cannot be sent promptly, refrigerate and send ASAP DO NOT FREEZE

Includes 2-banded karyotypes, analysis of 20 or more metaphases, and other techniques when required.

Monday through Saturday

Northwell Health Laboratories

88237  - Oncology BM,PB Culture 88280 – Chromosome analysis, analyze 20-25 cells 88282 – Additional karyotypes each study 88285 - (if needed) Additional cell counted, each study 88291 - interpretation and report

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