Test directory: Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood

Ordering Code 6648
Test Name Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood
Alias Cytogenetics for AML
Cytogenetics for MDS
Cytogenetics for CML
Cytogenetics for CLL
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume Adult: 10 mL
Child: 5 mL
Newborn: 2 mL
PUBS: 2 mL
Collection Instructions Indicate diagnosis on requisition.
Handling Instructions Preferred: Specimens should be shipped to reference lab the day of collection.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 10 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Frozen, Collected in a "Lithium Heparin" tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Reference Lab  Accupath Dx Laboratory, Inc.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 1, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Chromosome Analysis, Leukemic Blood ALL See report.