Chromosome Analysis, Blood
Test Mnemonic
CHRBLD
CPT Codes
- 88262 - QTY (1)
- 88230 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
29770-5
Includes
- Chromosome Blood
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mL | Whole blood | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Ambient | Deliver specimen to lab immediately after collection. Do not refrigerate. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Deliver specimen to lab immediately after collection. Do not refrigerate. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | Not preferred |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
14 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture | |
| Karyotyping | |
| Microscopy |
Reference Range
| Chromosome Blood | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Females: 46, XX | Males: 46, XY |
Special Info
For neoplastic disorders on blood, order Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood.
Clinical Info
Assist in diagnosis of constitutional chromosomal abnormalities.
Clinical Reference
Cytogenetics, ext 42489