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Chromosome Analysis, Karyotype, POC & Tissue Biopsies (Skin/Fibroblasts)

Order Code
1725335
CPT
88235x3, 88267, 88291
Test Details
Synonyms

Products Of Conception Sample containing chorionic villus/tissue

TAT

14 days

Methodology

Karyotyping

Remarks

Rejection Criteria:· Sample >48 hours old · Clotted or frozen sample · Improper container · Insufficient volume · Unlabelled or mislabelled specimen · Sample contamination

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Friday. 3 PM last drop off on all working days

Test Overview

This service supports the diagnosis of constitutional chromosomal abnormalities by enabling detection of numerical and structural chromosomal changes—including mosaicism—when peripheral blood is unavailable, unsuitable, or non-informative.

Specimen Type

POC and Tissue Biopsies (Skin/Fibroblasts)

Volume

5-20 mg

Specimen Container

Sterile universal container provided by NRL

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test; you may eat and drink as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider. However, a trough (pre-dose) sample is preferred.

Collection

Sample needs to be accompanied by the informed patient consent form

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Must be refrigerated and sent to NRL within 24 hours
Order Code
1725335
CPT
88235x3, 88267, 88291
Test Details
Synonyms

Products Of Conception Sample containing chorionic villus/tissue

TAT

14 days

Methodology

Karyotyping

Remarks

Rejection Criteria:· Sample >48 hours old · Clotted or frozen sample · Improper container · Insufficient volume · Unlabelled or mislabelled specimen · Sample contamination

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Friday. 3 PM last drop off on all working days

Test Overview

This service supports the diagnosis of constitutional chromosomal abnormalities by enabling detection of numerical and structural chromosomal changes—including mosaicism—when peripheral blood is unavailable, unsuitable, or non-informative.

Specimen Type

POC and Tissue Biopsies (Skin/Fibroblasts)

Volume

5-20 mg

Specimen Container

Sterile universal container provided by NRL

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test; you may eat and drink as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider. However, a trough (pre-dose) sample is preferred.

Collection

Sample needs to be accompanied by the informed patient consent form

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Must be refrigerated and sent to NRL within 24 hours