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Collection Requirements
Source: skin biopsy
Container: sterile specimen cup or tube with sterile transport medium
Volume: skin biopsy including dermis
Special Instructions
- Transport at room temperature; avoid fluctuating temperatures (hot or cold)
- Send immediately; delays impact specimen integrity
- Contact Genetics for collection materials
Turn Around Time
28 days
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: tissue
Room temperature
Performing Laboratory
Genetics
Adele Hall Lab Section
Cytogenetics
Instrumentation/Methodology
Long term monolayer cultures with GTG banding
Reference Ranges
See interpretive report
CPT
88262, 88233