Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood
Ordering Recommendation
Use for diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of hematopoietic neoplasms. This test is intended for oncology studies on peripheral blood, usually when bone marrow is not available for testing. For chromosome analysis to evaluate for a constitutional/congenital finding, refer to Chromosome Analysis, Constitutional Peripheral Blood (2002289).
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Green (sodium heparin).
Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Room temperature.
Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Giemsa Band
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
3-9 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
These studies involve culturing of living cells; therefore, turnaround times given represent average times, which are subject to multiple variables.
A processing fee will be charged if this procedure is canceled at the client's request after the test has been set up or if the specimen integrity is inadequate to allow culture growth.
This test must be ordered using Oncology test request form (#43099) or through your ARUP interface.
Specimens enrolled in external studies (e.g. COG studies) requiring additional work-up and/or supplementary data collection and submission will have the following charges added based on type and extent of work performed: Cytogenetics Study Submission - Basic (3006071) or Cytogenetics Study Submission - Extensive (3006072).
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
88237; 88264; for COG studies, add 88299
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0097635 | Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood | 62357-9 |
2002204 | EER Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood | 11526-1 |
Aliases
- Chromosome analysis, Leukemia/Lymphoma
- Hematologic Chromosome Analysis
- Karyotype
- leukemic blood chromosome
- Leukemic blood karyotype
- Neoplastic peripheral blood