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Synonyms

• CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS: ONCOLOGY
• LAB11407

Short Name

CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS: ONCOLOGY

Procedure Master Number

LAB11407

Procedure ID

115155

Clinical Info

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

Specimen Type

Blood, Body Fluid, Bone Marrow, Tissue, Other

Container

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

Collection Instructions

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.

Transport Instructions

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

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology

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

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

88237  - Oncology BM,PB Culture
88264 – Chromosome analysis, analyze 20-25 cells
88280 – Additional karyotypes each study
88285 - (if needed) Additional cell counted, each study
88291 - interpretation and report

PDM

5160000

Results