Collect

10-30 mg of STERILE villi or other tissue (or 1cm x 1cm or 2 mm punch biopsy), place in STERILE transport medium in STERILE leak-proof tubes.

Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.

Minimum Collection Volume

25 mg of chorionic villi or other tissue in sterile culture medium is needed for 14 day turn around time (TAT).

or

1cm x 1cm or 2 mm punch biopsy in sterile culture medium.

If a lesser volume of chorionic villi or tissue is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested.  The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.

Patient Preparation

The lab can provide tubes of transport medium - Call (513) 636-4474.

DO NOT USE FORMALIN, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.

Specimen Preparation

Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).

If this is for SEND OUT to another laboratory for further testing, please fill out the appropriate paperwork from that reference laboratory and include with sample.  Include insurance information.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Store at room temperature (if storing overnight, please REFRIGERATE)  / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice) or call the lab for local courier service (contact laboratory prior to drawing specimen to ensure courier area coverage).

Performing Lab

Cytogenetics Laboratory (513) 636-4474  /  FAX: (513) 636-4373

Performed

6 AM - 12 AM (Monday through Friday, with more limited hours on the weekend)

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen placed in formalin or non-sterile container.

Synonyms

  • SPECIAL STUDY: STORAGE AND FREEZING DOWN OF CULTURED CELLS (CYTOGENETICS)
  • CULTURE AND STORAGE OF CELLS (CYTOGENETICS)

Methodology

Sterile culture of cells followed by freezing down in -20°C.

Reported

14 Days

CPT Codes

88240(x2)

Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.

Collection

Collect

10-30 mg of STERILE villi or other tissue (or 1cm x 1cm or 2 mm punch biopsy), place in STERILE transport medium in STERILE leak-proof tubes.

Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.

Minimum Collection Volume

25 mg of chorionic villi or other tissue in sterile culture medium is needed for 14 day turn around time (TAT).

or

1cm x 1cm or 2 mm punch biopsy in sterile culture medium.

If a lesser volume of chorionic villi or tissue is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested.  The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.

Patient Preparation

The lab can provide tubes of transport medium - Call (513) 636-4474.

DO NOT USE FORMALIN, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.

Specimen Preparation

Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).

If this is for SEND OUT to another laboratory for further testing, please fill out the appropriate paperwork from that reference laboratory and include with sample.  Include insurance information.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Store at room temperature (if storing overnight, please REFRIGERATE)  / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice) or call the lab for local courier service (contact laboratory prior to drawing specimen to ensure courier area coverage).

Performing Lab

Cytogenetics Laboratory (513) 636-4474  /  FAX: (513) 636-4373

Performed

6 AM - 12 AM (Monday through Friday, with more limited hours on the weekend)

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen placed in formalin or non-sterile container.

Ordering

Synonyms

  • SPECIAL STUDY: STORAGE AND FREEZING DOWN OF CULTURED CELLS (CYTOGENETICS)
  • CULTURE AND STORAGE OF CELLS (CYTOGENETICS)

Methodology

Sterile culture of cells followed by freezing down in -20°C.

Reported

14 Days

Result Interpretation
Laboratory Personnel Use

CPT Codes

88240(x2)

Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.