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Chromosome Analysis, Lymph Node

CHR ONC
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

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Time Sensitive

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Oncology Test Request Form Recommended (ARUP form #43099)

Ordering Recommendation

Chromosome analysis on lymph node biopsies.

For solid tumor sample, order Chromosome Analysis, Solid Tumor (2002296)

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lymph node
Thaw media prior to tissue inoculation.
Collect cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), ocular fluid, and pleural fluid in green (sodium heparin) tube.

Specimen Preparation

DO NOT FREEZE. Do not place in formalin.
Lymph nodes: Transport 10 mm biopsy in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport media.
Fluid: Transport 5 mL fluid in original collection tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions

Frozen specimens. Lymph node submitted in formalin.

Remarks

This test must be ordered using Oncology test request form #43099 or through your ARUP interface.
Clinical indication or reason for testing and specimen type required with test order. Sample will still be processed if this information is not initially provided but appropriate culturing and reporting may be compromised or delayed.
Indicate if patient has received a bone marrow transplant and specify sex of donor.

Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Giemsa Band

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

3-10 days

Reference Interval

Refer to report

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Compliance Category

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. The fee will vary based on specimen type.

Collect lymph node biopsy in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium (ARUP Supply #32788). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. If no transport media is available, collect in plain RPMI, Hanks solution, saline, or ringers.

Contact ARUP Genetics Processing for other specimen types or information and specific collection and transportation instructions.

Hotline History

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
05/20/2024
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X
N/A

CPT Codes

88239; 88264

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0090188 Chromosome Analysis, Oncology 62357-9
2002195 EER Chromosome Analysis, Oncology
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Aliases

  • Chromosomes, Lymph Node
  • Karyotype
  • Karyotype for lymphoma
  • Karyotype, Lymph Node
  • Lymphoma Chromosome
Chromosome Analysis, Lymph Node