Important Note

Ordering Cytogenetics Fibroblast Culture for Send Out includes the Miscellaneous, Non Mayo Test (LAB2396).  The ordering provider must indicate the sample requirement for reference lab (cultured cells or extracted nucleic acid).

A test requisition from the reference lab is required and should be sent with the specimen to the laboratory.

Commercial payors may require preauthorization for this test.

Submission of an order for Cytogenetic testing for congenital disorders constitutes that the ordering physician has, obtained an informed consent of the patient as required by any applicable state or federal laws with respect to the test ordered, and obtained from the patient authorization permitting UVM Medical Center to report results of each test ordered directly to the ordering physician.