Chromosome Analysis, POC




Test Mnemonic

CHRPOC

CPT Codes

  • 88233 - QTY (1)
  • 88262 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

29770-5

Aliases

  • Chromosome Analysis, Products of Conception

Includes

  • Clinical Diagnosis
  • Chromosome POC

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
Volume10 mm squareTypeTissueContainerSterile containerCollect TemperatureAmbientTransport TemperatureAmbientSpecial InstructionsFresh tissue sample from the fetus, placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic membrane and chorionic membrane are accepted. Do not expose to formalin or other fixatives. Do not freeze. Place specimen in a sterile container containing RPMI, Hank's solution or sterile saline. Keep at room temperature; may refrigerate if specimen must be held overnight. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible to ensure cell viability.

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Environmental ConditionAmbientDescriptionPreferred
Environmental ConditionRefrigeratedDescriptionAcceptable
Environmental ConditionFrozenDescriptionUnacceptable

Days Performed

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

14 - 21 days

Methodology

Name Description
NameCultureDescription 
NameKaryotypingDescription 
NameMicroscopyDescription 

Reference Range

Chromosome POC
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
Chromosome POC Sex   Age From   Age ToTypeFemale: 46,XXRange 
Chromosome POC Sex   Age From   Age ToTypeMale: 46,XYRange 

Special Info

Long-standing fetal demise, delayed specimen transport and improper handling can increase the risk of tissue culture failure, which leads to no chromosome result.

Clinical Info

Evaluate the cause of miscarriage.

Clinical Reference

Cytogenetics, ext 42489