Test Details
Mnemonic
CHRL
Ordering Code
3470300
CPT-4 Code(s)
88237, 88262. Fee for assay attempted (88237)
Specimen Information
Collect
Green sodium heparin
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood at room temperature. Completed Warde Medical Laboratory Hematologic and Neoplastic Cytogenetics Test Requisition required.
Alternate Specimen
Bone marrow
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen, lithium heparin samples
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Cultures, staining and other techniques when required
Reference Range
Interpretive report
Performing Laboratory
Quest Ameripath
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes