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CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, MOSAICISM

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2695    Geisinger Epic ID:  33297

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

5 ml (minimum 1 ml) whole blood in sodium heparin tube.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: Not established. Refrigerated: Not established. Frozen: Unacceptable.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  88230, 88263
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Chromomome analysis mosiaicism.


Methodology: 
Karyotype
Microscopy
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 14597, CRMOS


Clinical significance: 

Test is used to rule out constitutional chromosomal mosaicism or chimerism.


Review Date:  12/02/2024

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