Test Details

Mnemonic

CGH

Ordering Code

3470400

CPT-4 Code(s)

81229

Specimen Information

Collect

Green sodium heparin

Specimen Preparation

Send 10.0 mL heparin whole blood. Completed Warde Medical Laboratory Hematologic and Neoplastic requisition OR Cytogenetics Test requisition - Genetic Disorders required.

Alternate Specimen

Whole blood: Dark blue sodium heparin, lavender EDTA
Amniotic fluid: 20 mL, room temperature

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Rejection Criteria

Refrigerated or frozen whole blood

Stability

Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Oligo - SNP Array
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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