Test Details
Mnemonic
CHRTU
Ordering Code
3470500
CPT-4 Code(s)
88239, 88262. Fee for assay attempted (88239)
Specimen Information
Collect
Tissue sample in Tissue Transport Medium (TTM)
Specimen Preparation
Send tissue sample in Tissue Transport Medium (TTM) room temperature. Completed Warde Medical Laboratory Cytogenetics Test Requisition Genetic Disorders required.
Alternate Specimen
Tissue sample in RPMI. Saline also acceptable, not recommended.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Cultures, staining and other techniques as required
Reference Range
Interpretive report
Performing Laboratory
Quest Ameripath
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes