Chromosome Analysis, Rule Out Mosaicism




Test Mnemonic

CHRMOS

CPT Codes

  • 88230 - QTY (1)
  • 88263 - QTY (1)
  • 88289 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
5 - 7 mLWhole bloodSodium heparin (Green)AmbientAmbientTransport blood at room temperature and store at room temperature for no more than 48 hours.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mL    Transport blood at room temperature and store at room temperature for no more than 48 hours.

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
RefrigeratedAcceptable for transport.
FrozenUnacceptable

Days Performed

7 days a week

Turnaround Time

14 days

Methodology

Name Description
Culture Karyotyping Microscopy 

Clinical Limitation

Increased number of cells counted/analyzed to rule out low-level mosaicism.