Ordering Guidance

This test is not appropriate for detecting constitutional/congenital chromosome abnormalities. If this test is ordered with a reason for testing indicating a concern for a constitutional/congenital chromosome abnormality, the test will be canceled and CHRCB / Chromosome Analysis, Congenital Disorders, Blood will be added and performed as the appropriate test.

If this test is ordered and the laboratory is informed that the patient is on a Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocol, this test will be canceled and automatically reordered by the laboratory as COGBL / Chromosome Analysis, Hematologic Disorders, Children's Oncology Group Enrollment Testing, Blood.

Consultation with personnel from the Cytogenetics Laboratory is recommended when considering blood studies for hematologic disorders. Call 800-533-1710 and ask for the Cytogenetics Genetic Counselor on call.

Shipping Instructions

Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.

Necessary Information

1. A reason for testing should be submitted with each specimen. The laboratory will not reject testing if this information is not provided, but appropriate testing and interpretation may be compromised or delayed.

2. A pathology and/or flow cytometry report may be requested by the laboratory to optimize testing and aid in interpretation of results.

Specimen Required

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD)

Acceptable: Green top (sodium heparin) or lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.