Chromosome Analysis, Tissue
Test Mnemonic
CHRTIS
CPT Codes
- 88233 - QTY (1)
- 88262 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
29770-5
Includes
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Chromosome Tissue
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cubic cm | Tissue | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Collect specimen in container with sterile saline. Deliver immediately to lab. | |
| 3 mm x 5 mm | Biopsy, skin punch | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Collect specimen in container with sterile saline. Deliver immediately to lab. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
21 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture | |
| Karyotyping | |
| Microscopy |
Reference Range
| Chromosome Tissue | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 46 XX females | 46 XY males |
Special Info
Collect specimen in container with sterile saline. Deliver immediately to lab. Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Clinical Info
Constitutional abnormality not identified by lymphocyte analysis (Chromosome, Bld)
Clinical Reference
Cytogenetics, ext 42489