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Test Code LAB9914 CYTOGENETICS FIBROBLAST CULTURE FOR SEND OUT

Important Note

IN PROCESS

Commercial payors may require preauthorization for this test.

Must complete an Alternative Laboratory Send Out Request Form and also submit a test request form from the performing laboratory.

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.

Additional Codes

Epic Code

Mayo Access ID

LAB9914 N/A

 

Specimen Information

Container

Specimen

Temperature

Collect Vol

Submit Vol

CG Tissue/Tumor Transport Media Punch/Skin Biopsy, Tissue Ambient 4 mm* 4 mm
Hanks Balanced Salt Solution Punch/Skin Biopsy, Tissue Ambient 4 mm* 4 mm
Sterile Saline Punch/Skin Biopsy, Tissue Ambient 4 mm* 4 mm

*Fetal Tissue / POC  1 cubic cm

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Thursday / Varies / Not available STAT

Method

Cell Culture

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Tissue Culture 88233

 

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Section

Cytogenetics