Bone Marrow Chromosome Analysis with Reflex SNP Array
Test Mnemonic
BMCHF
CPT Codes
- 88237 - QTY (1)
- 81277 - QTY (1)
- 88264 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 3 mL | Bone marrow | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Ambient | If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used. |
| 2 - 3 mL | Bone marrow | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient | If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | Not preferred |
| Frozen | Not preferred |
Days Performed
7 days a week
Turnaround Time
28 - 30 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Comparative genomic hybridization-oligo based | |
| Culture Karyotyping Microscopy |
Special Info
If the results are normal, suboptimal, or no growth SNP array testing will be added at an additional charge.