Chromosome Analysis, Solid Tumor
Test Mnemonic
CHRSOL
CPT Codes
- 88239 - QTY (1)
- 88264 - QTY (1)
- 88233 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
29770-5
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 - 1.0 cm square | Tumor | See note | Refrigerated | Collect tumor specimen aseptically in a sterile container with sterile saline. Deliver specimen to lab within 24 hours of collection. | |
| 1 - 5 g | Tumor | See note | Refrigerated | Collect tumor specimen aseptically in a sterile container with sterile saline. Deliver specimen to lab within 24 hours of collection. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Preferred |
| Ambient | Not preferred. Specimen will be cultured but environmental conditions will be noted. |
| Frozen | Not preferred. Specimen will be cultured but environmental conditions will be noted. |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture | |
| Karyotyping | |
| Microscopy |
Reference Range
| Chromosome Analysis, Solid Tumor | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Females: 46, XX | Males: 46, XY |
Special Info
Collect tumor specimen aseptically in a sterile container with sterile saline. Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.Deliver specimen to lab within 24 hours of collection.
Clinical Info
Classification of certain malignancies.
Clinical Reference
Cytogenetics, ext 42489