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Lab Dept:
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Anatomic Pathology
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Test Name:
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CHROMOSOMES, LEUKEMIC BLOOD (ANW)
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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LBCH
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Synonyms:
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Chromosome Analysis on Leukemic Blood; High Resolution, Karyotype
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CPT Codes:
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88237 – Tissue culture for neoplastic disorders; bone marrow, blood cells
88262 - Chromosome analysis; count 20-25 cells, 2 karyotypes with banding
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Test Includes:
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N/A
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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N/A
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Anatomic Pathology – Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Abbott Northwestern Laboratory – Cytogenetics (ANW Test#: 435)
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Phone Numbers:
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MIN Lab: 612-813-6280
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STP Lab: 651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily until 7:00pm
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Turnaround Time:
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2 – 21 days, testing performed daily
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Special Instructions:
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Request form must include date and time of specimen collection, attending physician, diagnosis (or reason for referral), clinical status, information regarding medication or transfusions, and specimen type.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Whole blood
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Container:
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Green top (Na heparin) tube
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Draw Volume:
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3 - 5 mL blood
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Processed Volume:
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Same as Draw Volume
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Use ANW request form B. Call (612-863-4541) prior to sending specimen. Send to MOB 402. Inform if specimen is to run stat.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Frozen or refrigerated specimen
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Interpretive report
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Methodology:
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Determined by Laboratory Director based on clinical information.
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References:
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Abbott Northwestern Cytogenetics Lab, December 2004
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