Oncology Test Request Form Recommended (ARUP form #43099)
Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
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, order Chromosome Analysis, Constitutional Peripheral Blood (2002289).
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
CHR LKB
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Giemsa Band
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
3-10 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
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.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
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.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.