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Program:Genetics and Genomics
 
Test Name:Chromosome Analysis / Karyotype, blood (G&G South ACH)
Test Code:CGLBL (IN CERNER)
Alternate Test Name:Constitutional Cytogenetics (G&G South ACH)
 
Performing Site: Alberta Children's Hospital
Performing Dept:Cytogenetics
 
Availability:Test set-up routinely Monday, Tuesday and Friday
TAT:Routine 4 weeks, Stat 1 week
 
Preferred Tube/Container:Sodium heparin (dark green - NOT PST)
 
Specimen Requirements:Peripheral or Cord Blood
Newborn to 6 months: 6 months to Adult:
1 - 2 mL blood in a Sodium Heparin tube (dark green, not PST). 3 - 4 mL blood in a Sodium Heparin tube (dark green, not PST).
 
Min. Sample Required:If unable to collect the minimum as per specimen requirements, contact the laboratory.
 
Specimen Processing:DO NOT centrifuge or separate specimen.
DO NOT refrigerate or freeze specimen.
Store and transport whole blood specimen at room temperature.
 
Specimen Handling:Transport specimen at room temperature to the ACH Cytogenetics Laboratory B0-150.

Specimens that cannot transported to be received during the Cytogenetics Laboratory hours of operation (Monday through Friday 08:00 to 16:15) should be stored at appropriate temperature and forwarded to the laboratory on the next business day.
 
Requisition/Form:All specimens must be accompanied by a completed Constitutional Cytogenetics Requisition.
Ensure all relevant sections of the requisition are complete.
 
Comments:For additional information refer to Genetic Laboratory Services webpage or contact ACH Cytogenetics Laboratory 403-955-2886 for questions or priority turn-around.
 
 
Last Updated On:Monday, December 10, 2018
Date of Last Review:Jan 2 2018 12:00AM