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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm square | Tissue | Sterile container | Ambient | Ambient | Fresh 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 |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Preferred |
| Refrigerated | Acceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
14 - 21 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture | |
| Karyotyping | |
| Microscopy |
Reference Range
| Chromosome POC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Female: 46,XX | Male: 46,XY |
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