CPT Codes

81229

Synonyms

  • aCGH
  • array-CGH
  • Microarray
  • Pretnatal Microarray Analysis
  • SNP

Test Includes

This assay utilizes the Affymetrix® CytoScan HD Array. The Chromosomal Microarray Analysis is a targeted, whole genome array that is used in the diagnosis of postnatal genetic disorders. The array contains approximately 1,700,000 oligonucleotide probes and 750,000 SNP probes that detect copy number variations, loss of heterozygosity, uniparental isodisomy, gene amplification, and other chromosomal abnormalities.

Performing Laboratory / Facility

UCLA Medical Center Clinical Laboratory (CHS)

Performing Section

Microarray

Availability

Monday through Friday, 0700-1700

Turnaround Time

3 weeks from receipt of specimen in lab

Methodology

Whole genome oligonucleotide DNA probe capture by array hybridization.

Limitations

This test has been validated by the UCLA Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories, Clinical Microarray Laboratory. The array is designed to detect losses and gains, representing deletions, duplications or amplifications, and the loss of heterozygosity of constitutional disorders. This assay will not detect low level mosaicism, balanced translocations, inversions, or point mutations that may be responsible for the clinical phenotype.

Specimen Type

Amniotic fluid
Cultured cells
Tissues
Products of conception (POC)
Chorionic villi (CVS)
Percutaneous umbillical blood (PUBS)
Whole blood for maternal cell contamination (MCC)

Container

Sterile 15mL Tube
T-25 Flask
Sterile Container With Dry Ice
Sterile Container With Buffer ATL/Protinase K solution
Sterile Container With Culture Media
Lavender/EDTA

Volume

15ml

Minimum Volume

Amniotic fluid 10ml
Cultured cells 1 T-25 flask
5mg or 4mm3

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Collect and transport specimen at room temperature. . Store in refrigerator if not delivered to the performing lab on the same day.

Causes for Rejection

Wrong specimen type
Test Information

CPT Codes

81229

Synonyms

  • aCGH
  • array-CGH
  • Microarray
  • Pretnatal Microarray Analysis
  • SNP

Test Includes

This assay utilizes the Affymetrix® CytoScan HD Array. The Chromosomal Microarray Analysis is a targeted, whole genome array that is used in the diagnosis of postnatal genetic disorders. The array contains approximately 1,700,000 oligonucleotide probes and 750,000 SNP probes that detect copy number variations, loss of heterozygosity, uniparental isodisomy, gene amplification, and other chromosomal abnormalities.

Performing Laboratory / Facility

UCLA Medical Center Clinical Laboratory (CHS)

Performing Section

Microarray

Availability

Monday through Friday, 0700-1700

Turnaround Time

3 weeks from receipt of specimen in lab

Methodology

Whole genome oligonucleotide DNA probe capture by array hybridization.

Limitations

This test has been validated by the UCLA Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories, Clinical Microarray Laboratory. The array is designed to detect losses and gains, representing deletions, duplications or amplifications, and the loss of heterozygosity of constitutional disorders. This assay will not detect low level mosaicism, balanced translocations, inversions, or point mutations that may be responsible for the clinical phenotype.
Specimen Collection and Handling

Specimen Type

Amniotic fluid
Cultured cells
Tissues
Products of conception (POC)
Chorionic villi (CVS)
Percutaneous umbillical blood (PUBS)
Whole blood for maternal cell contamination (MCC)

Container

Sterile 15mL Tube
T-25 Flask
Sterile Container With Dry Ice
Sterile Container With Buffer ATL/Protinase K solution
Sterile Container With Culture Media
Lavender/EDTA

Volume

15ml

Minimum Volume

Amniotic fluid 10ml
Cultured cells 1 T-25 flask
5mg or 4mm3

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Collect and transport specimen at room temperature. . Store in refrigerator if not delivered to the performing lab on the same day.

Causes for Rejection

Wrong specimen type
Result Interpretation