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HelpTest Code C11 Cytogenetics (NeoGenomics)
Additional Codes
ALAB: C11
PowerChart: Cytogenetics
MA Cerner: Cytogenetics (NeoGenomics)
Test Method
Cytogenetic Karyotyping
Specimen Requirement
Peripheral Blood: Green-Top Tube 5-10 mL
Malignant Fluids: Collection Pouch 50-100 mL
Fresh Tissue Biopsy: Tissue Media
Bone Marrow Aspirate: Green-Top Tube 1-2 mL
Fine Needle Aspirate: Tissue, 10 Pieces preferred, minimum 2 pieces (0.2 cm cube)
Performance
7-10 days turn around time
Reference Values
Not applicable
CPT Code Information
Not applicable. Typically billing is processed by NeoGenomics.
Useful For
In some forms of cancer, especially hematological malignancies, cytogenetics can determine which chromosomal translocations and fusion genes are present in the malignant cells, facilitating diagnosis and susceptibility to treatment.