Chromosome Analysis, FHCC
General Information
- Lab Name
- Chromosome Analysis, FHCC
- Lab Code
- SCHRAN
- Epic Ordering
- Chromosome Analysis, FHCC
- Description
Placeholder for samples sent to Fred Hutch Cytogenetics Laboratory.
Ordering Note: Fred Hutch Cytogenetics is unable to accept orders collected at Fred Hutch NW or Fred Hutch Issaquah Clinics. Samples collected at these locations should be forwarded to UW Cytogenetics and Genomics Laboratory with a copy of the Epic requisition. Questions about sample acceptibility may be referred to Fred Hutch Cytogenetics at (206) 606-1390.
- Synonyms
- Conventional Cytogenetics, Karyotyping
- Components
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Code Name SPCHRM Collection Status, Chromosome CSCHRM Collected Specimen, Chromosome
Interpretation
- Method
Cell culturing and karyotyping
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Bone Marrow, Bone Biopsy Core, Leukemic Peripheral Blood, Lymph Node
- Collection
-
Bone Marrow/Blood: GREEN TOP (Sodium Heparin) tube
All Other Sample Types: Consult the lab prior to collection by calling (206) 606-1390.
- Handling Instructions
Room temperature; delivery immediately to Cytogenetics Lab with requisition
- Quantity
-
requested: Bone Marrow 1-2 mL; Peripheral Blood 5 mL
minimum: Peripheral Blood: 1-2 mL
Processing
- Processing
Store specimens at ambient temperature prior to transport. Do not hold specimens over the weekend/holiday - contact the Cytogenetics Lab on-call via pager at (206) 340-7207.
SFISH orders placed at Fred Hutch NW or Fred Hutch Issaquah clinics should be forwarded to UW Cytogenetics Laboratory.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- FHCC Lab - Misc (SAM)
- Performing Location(s)
- Other Locations/Notes
-
Fred Hutch Cytogenetics Laboratory
- Room Number: Fred Hutch G-7413
- Phone: (206) 606-1390
- Email: cytolab@seattlecca.org
- Weekends/Holidays/After-hours Pager: (206) 340-7207
- Frequency
- Monday – Friday 8am – 5 pm; Weekends/Holidays on-call: (206) 340-7207.
- Available STAT?
- Yes, by arrangement. Contact (206) 606-1390.
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- Billing Comments
CPTs: 88237 or 88230; 88264 or 88262
- LOINC