Methodology
Chromosome Breakage (DEB); Tissue Culture
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
LAB01174
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Collection Information
Specimen Required
10 mL Whole Blood (2-3 mL Whole Blood for infants)
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Clinical history and reason for referral are required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
10 mL Whole Blood (3 mL Whole Blood for infant)
Minimum Test Volume
10 mL Whole Blood (2 mL Whole Blood for infant)
Processing Instructions
Clinical history and reason for referral are required.
Included Tests
This test may be cancelled and replaced by Chromosome Analysis, Blood, No Growth (13045), if specimen does not yield mitotically active cells for analysis.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88230, 88249
Revised
03-06-20
Initials
SL