Chromosome Analysis with Reflex MDS FISH
Test Mnemonic
CHRMDS
CPT Codes
- 88237 - QTY (1)
- 88264 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
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. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Not preferred |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture Karyotyping Microscopy |
Reference Range
| Chromosome Bone marrow | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Females: 46,XX | Males: 46,XY |
Special Info
If the chromosome results are suboptimal or no growth MDS FISH will be added at an additional charge.