Collect

3 mL of Bone Marrow or Oncology Blood in a Dark Green top sodium (Na) heparin tube.
-The preferred choice for specimen collection is listed above, however, if that tube type/container is not available please call the lab for advice on alternative specimen collection choices.  If the specimen is already collected in a different tube type, send the sample to the lab and we will make every effort to process and result the test.

Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.

Minimum Collection Volume

3 mL of Bone Marrow or Oncology Blood in a Dark Green top sodium (Na) heparin tube.

If a lesser volume of bone marrow or blood 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.

Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives

Acceptable:

Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in sterile culture medium.

Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in a sterile syringe with NaHep (sodium heparin) added.

Specimen Preparation

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

Storage/Transport Temperature

Store at room temperature  / 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

Lithium Heparin additive (which also has a Green top).

Remarks

OHC TEST ID# :  4750120

Synonyms

  • ONCOLOGY BLOOD CHROMOSOME STUDY
  • KARYOTYPE - BONE MARROW / ONCOLOGY BLOOD CHROMOSOME STUDY
  • CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS : ONCOLOGY STUDY
  • BONE MARROW / ONCOLOGY BLOOD CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS
  • 223 - CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS : BONE MARROW / ONCOLOGY BLOOD

Reported

3-5 Days

Common Indications

Leukemia - anemia - thrombocytopenia - pancytopenia

CPT Codes

88237(x2), 88264, 88280(x2)

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

Lab Use Only

ROOM TEMPERATURE/ CALL 6-4474 FOR PICK UP from Lab Processing

Collection

Collect

3 mL of Bone Marrow or Oncology Blood in a Dark Green top sodium (Na) heparin tube.
-The preferred choice for specimen collection is listed above, however, if that tube type/container is not available please call the lab for advice on alternative specimen collection choices.  If the specimen is already collected in a different tube type, send the sample to the lab and we will make every effort to process and result the test.

Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.

Minimum Collection Volume

3 mL of Bone Marrow or Oncology Blood in a Dark Green top sodium (Na) heparin tube.

If a lesser volume of bone marrow or blood 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.

Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives

Acceptable:

Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in sterile culture medium.

Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in a sterile syringe with NaHep (sodium heparin) added.

Specimen Preparation

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

Storage/Transport Temperature

Store at room temperature  / 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

Lithium Heparin additive (which also has a Green top).

Remarks

OHC TEST ID# :  4750120
Ordering

Synonyms

  • ONCOLOGY BLOOD CHROMOSOME STUDY
  • KARYOTYPE - BONE MARROW / ONCOLOGY BLOOD CHROMOSOME STUDY
  • CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS : ONCOLOGY STUDY
  • BONE MARROW / ONCOLOGY BLOOD CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS
  • 223 - CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS : BONE MARROW / ONCOLOGY BLOOD

Reported

3-5 Days

Result Interpretation

Common Indications

Leukemia - anemia - thrombocytopenia - pancytopenia

Laboratory Personnel Use

CPT Codes

88237(x2), 88264, 88280(x2)

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

Lab Use Only

ROOM TEMPERATURE/ CALL 6-4474 FOR PICK UP from Lab Processing