Methodology
Tissue Culture; Chromosome Breakage (DEB)
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chanitlly
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
21 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(two) Culture in T-25 Flask
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Cell pellets for a skin fibroblast culture in RPMI is acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to collection for Outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
88235, 88249