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CYTOGENETICS ONCOLOGY CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB4425    Geisinger Epic ID:  180584
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO HEMATOLOGY, ONCOLOGY, AND LAB

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Bone marrow, whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

Bone marrow aspirate: 1-2 mL in sodium heparin tube. Whole blood: 3-5 mL in sodium heparin tube.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Do not freeze. Store refrigerated. Ambient receipt acceptable.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Call GML Referred Testing for information (800-695-6491).



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  88237, 88264, 88291
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.

Synonyms: 

ABLDCR, Oncology Chromosome Analysis


Review Date:  12/04/2024

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