Chromosome / Karyotyping - Blood Test | Austin Pathology

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Chromosome / Karyotyping - Blood

Alternate Names	Chromosome Analysis, Karyotype, G-banded Karyotype
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green) EDTA (purple)
Additional Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED 1 x Lithium Heparin tube AND 1 x EDTA tube.
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL

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Test Code	KARYO
Container ID	LH, EW
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
External Laboratory	Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS