Chromosome Analysis with Reflex MDS FISH




Test Mnemonic

CHRMDS

CPT Codes

  • 88237 - QTY (1)
  • 88264 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 - 3 mLBone marrowSodium heparin (Green)AmbientAmbientIf aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used.
2 - 3 mLBone marrowEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbientIf aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used.

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
FrozenUnacceptable
RefrigeratedNot preferred

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

8 - 12 days

Methodology

Name Description
Culture Karyotyping Microscopy 

Reference Range

Chromosome Bone marrow
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Females: 46,XX 
       Males: 46,XY 

Special Info

If the chromosome results are suboptimal or no growth MDS FISH will be added at an additional charge.