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 mLWhole bloodSodium heparin (Green)AmbientAmbientDeliver 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
Ambient48 hours
RefrigeratedNot preferred
FrozenUnacceptable

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