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Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Collect: Peripheral blood in green (sodium heparin) or lavender (K2EDTA), cord blood in green (sodium heparin) or lavender (K2EDTA), or PUBS in green (sodium heparin) or lavender (K2EDTA). New York State Clients: Green (sodium heparin) AND lavender (K2EDTA).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Whole Blood, Cord Blood, & PUBS: Transport 5 mL (Min: 1 mL). New York State Clients: Transport 4 mL whole blood in the original green (sodium heparin) tube and 3 mL whole blood in the original lavender (K2EDTA) tube. (Min: 2 mL sodium heparin and 2 mL EDTA).
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
This test must be ordered using a Cytogenetic test request form 43097 or through your ARUP interface. Please submit the Genomic Microarray Patient Clinical Information Form with the electronic packing list (https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pdf/76).
Hotline History
History of test changes published on ARUP Hotlines for the last two years
The 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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