Chromosome Analysis, Products of Conception
| CPT Code(s): | 88262; 88233; 88291 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Thaw media prior to tissue inoculation. Products of conception in a sterile, screw-top container (Wide mouth containers: RDL supply #42710) filled with tissue culture transport medium (RDL Supply # 32788). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. If cytogenetics tissue media is not available, collect in plain RPMI, Hanks solution, sterile saline, or ringers.If autopsy is performed:Facia lata, diaphragm, tendon, skin, tissue from internal organs (if fresh), chest wall cartilage (particularly if macerated) or placenta from fetal side. If no autopsy is performed: Placenta from fetal side is preferred (e.g. villi).Also acceptable: Umbilical cord or achilles tendon. Specimen Preparation:DO NOT FREEZE. Do not place in formalin. Transport products of conception (Min: 5 mg) in sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue transport medium. If specimen size is too large for a normal collection tube, a larger sterile container can be used such as a sterile urine cup and can be flooded with several tubes of cytogenetic tissue media. Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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