Test directory: Chromosome Analysis, Blood

Ordering Code267
Test NameChromosome Analysis, Blood
AliasKaryotyping, Blood
Cytogenetics, Blood C.A.
Karyotype
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerSodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum VolumeAdult (> 12 years old): 10 ml Whole Blood
Child (2 weeks - 12 years old): 5 mL Whole Blood
Newborn (up to 2 weeks): 2 mL Whole Blood
PUBS: 2 cc percutaneous umbilical cord blood.
Collection InstructionsHigh concentrations of heparin is toxic. Do not collect small volume(s) of sample into a large heparin tube. Do not add additional heparin to specimens.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 10 Days
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
Reference Lab Esoterix Genetic Laboratories, LLC

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of October 3, 2023.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
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