Test #
53
Test CPT Codes
88237, 88264, 88280
Chromosome Analysis
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Technology
Cytogenetics
Test Disease
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic, Predictive of Therapeutic Response
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