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Test #
152
Test CPT Codes
88237 (tissue culture for neoplastic disorder)
88264 (analyze 20-25 cells)
88280 (chromosome analysis, additional karyotypes)
Chromosome Analysis, Lymph Node (CHALN)
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Disease / Components
Lymphomas/Leukemias
Test Technology
Cytogenetics
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic
Test Specimen
Tissue:
Fresh tissue completely submerged in sterile culture media (such as RPMl)
Multiple containers accepted
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen tissue
Insufficient tissue amount
Storage, Stability & Shipping
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 fix)
Stability:
Specimen viability decreases during transit
Send to testing lab day of collection when possible
Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours
Turnaround Time (TAT)
14 days