Test Details

Mnemonic

CHRPC

Ordering Code

3470200

CPT-4 Code(s)

88233, 88262. Fee for assay attempted (88233)

Specimen Information

Collect

Products of conception in Tissue Transport Medium (TTM)

Specimen Preparation

Send one cubic mm biopsy from product of conception or skin biopsy in Tissue Transport Medium (TTM) at room temperature. Completed Warde Medical Laboratory Cytogenetics Test Requisition required.

Alternate Specimen

Skin biopsy in Tissue Transport Medium

Minimum Volume

1 cubic mm

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Rejection Criteria

Frozen samples

Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Cultures, staining and other techniques as required
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Reference Range

Interpretive report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest Ameripath
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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