Chromosome Analysis, FHCC

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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

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

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