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Epic Code LAB3279 Cytogenetics Hold, Tumor

Test Name Alias

Cytogenetics Hold | Tumor | 9230

Interface Order Alias

30509

Quick Collect

AP Ambient

Ordering Instructions

Cytogentics Hold – Tumor is available for use when cytogenetic testing may be performed contingent upon pathology review. Please note that a culture charge (CPT 88239) will be applied for all specimens, even when testing is ultimately cancelled.

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Fresh Tumor: 1.0 cm³ biopsy specimen under sterile conditions.

Container(s): Sterile container

Collection Instructions: 

  • Place in sterile container with either tissue culture media or transport media and an antibiotic such as Pen/Strep or Gentamicin.
  • Tissue may be stored overnight in medium at 4° C.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Spin: No

Aliquot: No

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

If ambient temperature exceeds 80°F or is below 40°F, please send in an insulated container. All samples should be directed to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 3 days (beyond 3 days, specimen viability will be detemined by Cytogenetics Lab)

Laboratory Retention: primary specimens 4 weeks; frozen pellets retained greater than 1 year

Test Frequency

Test frequency is not available.

Reference Range

Reference range is not available.

Performing Department

Cytogenetics

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Methodology is not available.

CPT

88239

CDM Code

3108823901

Epic Test ID

1230100594

LOINC

LOINC: N/A

Reviewed Date

4/28/2023