| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Volume of Specimen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 5 mL-8 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 3 mL-6 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL-3 mL | Required |
ONLY dark green Sodium Heparin tubes with no gel separator are acceptable. DO NOT use green Lithium Heparin tube or other types of Heparin tubes that are not SODIUM Heparin with no gel.
If you are an external healthcare provider with no access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, submission of a completed Genetic Test Requisition Form is required. If you are an internal ordering provider with access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, no requisition form is required; please place the lab order electronically in Epic.
For newborn patients, STAT blood chromosome analysis is available at extra charge (see Test Code: STATPB), which provides a verbal preliminary result in 2 business days and faster written report turn-around-time. Please indicate "STAT" on the lab order if STAT analysis is desired.
If evaluation of extra cells (beyond the routine 20 cells) is desired to rule out low-level mosaicism, please request "Mosaicism Study" on the lab order and additional cells (up to 50 cells) will be evaluated at extra charge (billed under CPT code 88263).
If patient has a family history of known chromosome abnormality, please provide the family member's chromosome result information (attach a copy of test result if available). If the proband was tested at Nationwide Children's Hospital Cytogenetics Laboratory, please provide the proband name, date of birth, and accession number (if available).
This test evaluates chromosomes in 20 cells (cultured lymphocytes) from peripheral blood sample. This test is used to evaluate for numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy, chromosome translocation, and chromosome inversion. This test is intended to test for constitutional (germline) chromosome abnormality and not intended for somatic chromosome abnormality resulting from cancer.
If additional FISH or mosaicism studies are recommended to assist in the result interpretation by the director, the clinician will be notified.
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Volume of Specimen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 5 mL-8 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 3 mL-6 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL-3 mL | Required |
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 3 mL |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 2 mL |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL |
ONLY dark green Sodium Heparin tubes with no gel separator are acceptable. DO NOT use green Lithium Heparin tube or other types of Heparin tubes that are not SODIUM Heparin with no gel.
If you are an external healthcare provider with no access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, submission of a completed Genetic Test Requisition Form is required. If you are an internal ordering provider with access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, no requisition form is required; please place the lab order electronically in Epic.
For newborn patients, STAT blood chromosome analysis is available at extra charge (see Test Code: STATPB), which provides a verbal preliminary result in 2 business days and faster written report turn-around-time. Please indicate "STAT" on the lab order if STAT analysis is desired.
If evaluation of extra cells (beyond the routine 20 cells) is desired to rule out low-level mosaicism, please request "Mosaicism Study" on the lab order and additional cells (up to 50 cells) will be evaluated at extra charge (billed under CPT code 88263).
If patient has a family history of known chromosome abnormality, please provide the family member's chromosome result information (attach a copy of test result if available). If the proband was tested at Nationwide Children's Hospital Cytogenetics Laboratory, please provide the proband name, date of birth, and accession number (if available).
This test evaluates chromosomes in 20 cells (cultured lymphocytes) from peripheral blood sample. This test is used to evaluate for numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy, chromosome translocation, and chromosome inversion. This test is intended to test for constitutional (germline) chromosome abnormality and not intended for somatic chromosome abnormality resulting from cancer.
If additional FISH or mosaicism studies are recommended to assist in the result interpretation by the director, the clinician will be notified.
This test evaluates chromosomes in 20 cells (cultured lymphocytes) from peripheral blood sample. This test is used to evaluate for numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy, chromosome translocation, and chromosome inversion. This test is intended to test for constitutional (germline) chromosome abnormality and not intended for somatic chromosome abnormality resulting from cancer.
If additional FISH or mosaicism studies are recommended to assist in the result interpretation by the director, the clinician will be notified.
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Volume of Specimen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 5 mL-8 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 3 mL-6 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL-3 mL | Required |
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 3 mL |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 2 mL |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL |
ONLY dark green Sodium Heparin tubes with no gel separator are acceptable. DO NOT use green Lithium Heparin tube or other types of Heparin tubes that are not SODIUM Heparin with no gel.
If you are an external healthcare provider with no access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, submission of a completed Genetic Test Requisition Form is required. If you are an internal ordering provider with access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, no requisition form is required; please place the lab order electronically in Epic.
For newborn patients, STAT blood chromosome analysis is available at extra charge (see Test Code: STATPB), which provides a verbal preliminary result in 2 business days and faster written report turn-around-time. Please indicate "STAT" on the lab order if STAT analysis is desired.
If evaluation of extra cells (beyond the routine 20 cells) is desired to rule out low-level mosaicism, please request "Mosaicism Study" on the lab order and additional cells (up to 50 cells) will be evaluated at extra charge (billed under CPT code 88263).
If patient has a family history of known chromosome abnormality, please provide the family member's chromosome result information (attach a copy of test result if available). If the proband was tested at Nationwide Children's Hospital Cytogenetics Laboratory, please provide the proband name, date of birth, and accession number (if available).
This test evaluates chromosomes in 20 cells (cultured lymphocytes) from peripheral blood sample. This test is used to evaluate for numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy, chromosome translocation, and chromosome inversion. This test is intended to test for constitutional (germline) chromosome abnormality and not intended for somatic chromosome abnormality resulting from cancer.
If additional FISH or mosaicism studies are recommended to assist in the result interpretation by the director, the clinician will be notified.
| Outpatient Requirements |
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Volume of Specimen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 5 mL-8 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 3 mL-6 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL-3 mL | Required |
ONLY dark green Sodium Heparin tubes with no gel separator are acceptable. DO NOT use green Lithium Heparin tube or other types of Heparin tubes that are not SODIUM Heparin with no gel.
If you are an external healthcare provider with no access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, submission of a completed Genetic Test Requisition Form is required. If you are an internal ordering provider with access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, no requisition form is required; please place the lab order electronically in Epic.
For newborn patients, STAT blood chromosome analysis is available at extra charge (see Test Code: STATPB), which provides a verbal preliminary result in 2 business days and faster written report turn-around-time. Please indicate "STAT" on the lab order if STAT analysis is desired.
If evaluation of extra cells (beyond the routine 20 cells) is desired to rule out low-level mosaicism, please request "Mosaicism Study" on the lab order and additional cells (up to 50 cells) will be evaluated at extra charge (billed under CPT code 88263).
If patient has a family history of known chromosome abnormality, please provide the family member's chromosome result information (attach a copy of test result if available). If the proband was tested at Nationwide Children's Hospital Cytogenetics Laboratory, please provide the proband name, date of birth, and accession number (if available).
This test evaluates chromosomes in 20 cells (cultured lymphocytes) from peripheral blood sample. This test is used to evaluate for numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy, chromosome translocation, and chromosome inversion. This test is intended to test for constitutional (germline) chromosome abnormality and not intended for somatic chromosome abnormality resulting from cancer.
If additional FISH or mosaicism studies are recommended to assist in the result interpretation by the director, the clinician will be notified.
| Inpatient Requirements |
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Volume of Specimen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 5 mL-8 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 3 mL-6 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL-3 mL | Required |
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 3 mL |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 2 mL |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL |
ONLY dark green Sodium Heparin tubes with no gel separator are acceptable. DO NOT use green Lithium Heparin tube or other types of Heparin tubes that are not SODIUM Heparin with no gel.
If you are an external healthcare provider with no access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, submission of a completed Genetic Test Requisition Form is required. If you are an internal ordering provider with access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, no requisition form is required; please place the lab order electronically in Epic.
For newborn patients, STAT blood chromosome analysis is available at extra charge (see Test Code: STATPB), which provides a verbal preliminary result in 2 business days and faster written report turn-around-time. Please indicate "STAT" on the lab order if STAT analysis is desired.
If evaluation of extra cells (beyond the routine 20 cells) is desired to rule out low-level mosaicism, please request "Mosaicism Study" on the lab order and additional cells (up to 50 cells) will be evaluated at extra charge (billed under CPT code 88263).
If patient has a family history of known chromosome abnormality, please provide the family member's chromosome result information (attach a copy of test result if available). If the proband was tested at Nationwide Children's Hospital Cytogenetics Laboratory, please provide the proband name, date of birth, and accession number (if available).
This test evaluates chromosomes in 20 cells (cultured lymphocytes) from peripheral blood sample. This test is used to evaluate for numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy, chromosome translocation, and chromosome inversion. This test is intended to test for constitutional (germline) chromosome abnormality and not intended for somatic chromosome abnormality resulting from cancer.
If additional FISH or mosaicism studies are recommended to assist in the result interpretation by the director, the clinician will be notified.
| Overview/Billing |
| Interpretation |
This test evaluates chromosomes in 20 cells (cultured lymphocytes) from peripheral blood sample. This test is used to evaluate for numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy, chromosome translocation, and chromosome inversion. This test is intended to test for constitutional (germline) chromosome abnormality and not intended for somatic chromosome abnormality resulting from cancer.
If additional FISH or mosaicism studies are recommended to assist in the result interpretation by the director, the clinician will be notified.
| NCH Lab Only |
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Volume of Specimen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 5 mL-8 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 3 mL-6 mL | Required |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL-3 mL | Required |
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 10 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Adult: 3 mL |
| Whole blood | 6 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Child: 2 mL |
| Whole blood | 3 mL Green tube (Sodium heparin), No Gel | Infant: 1 mL |
ONLY dark green Sodium Heparin tubes with no gel separator are acceptable. DO NOT use green Lithium Heparin tube or other types of Heparin tubes that are not SODIUM Heparin with no gel.
If you are an external healthcare provider with no access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, submission of a completed Genetic Test Requisition Form is required. If you are an internal ordering provider with access to Nationwide Children’s Epic system, no requisition form is required; please place the lab order electronically in Epic.
For newborn patients, STAT blood chromosome analysis is available at extra charge (see Test Code: STATPB), which provides a verbal preliminary result in 2 business days and faster written report turn-around-time. Please indicate "STAT" on the lab order if STAT analysis is desired.
If evaluation of extra cells (beyond the routine 20 cells) is desired to rule out low-level mosaicism, please request "Mosaicism Study" on the lab order and additional cells (up to 50 cells) will be evaluated at extra charge (billed under CPT code 88263).
If patient has a family history of known chromosome abnormality, please provide the family member's chromosome result information (attach a copy of test result if available). If the proband was tested at Nationwide Children's Hospital Cytogenetics Laboratory, please provide the proband name, date of birth, and accession number (if available).
This test evaluates chromosomes in 20 cells (cultured lymphocytes) from peripheral blood sample. This test is used to evaluate for numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy, chromosome translocation, and chromosome inversion. This test is intended to test for constitutional (germline) chromosome abnormality and not intended for somatic chromosome abnormality resulting from cancer.
If additional FISH or mosaicism studies are recommended to assist in the result interpretation by the director, the clinician will be notified.
