Test #
50
Test CPT Codes
88237, 88264, 88280
Chromosome Analysis
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Technology
Cytogenetics
Test Disease
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic
Test Specimen
Peripheral Blood:
Draw 5mL in a sodium heparin (green top) tube
Bone Marrow:
Draw 2-5 ml in sodium heparin (green top) tube
In case of dry tap, send additional (green top) tube of peripheral blood as a back-up
Stability:
Specimen viability decreases during transit
Send to testing lab day of collection when possible
Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours
PB TAT
5-7 days
BM TAT
5-7 days
Tissue TAT
​
FFPE TAT
​
Test Storage
Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth
Complete requisition form with necessary information
Local Clients call KSL Diagnostics at 1.800.960.1080 to schedule a pickup
Ship samples at room temperature (do not freeze or flx)
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen or Fixed Specimen
Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen