Genetics, Fibroblast Biopsy
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Includes
If cells from the submitted specimen do not attach and proliferate in culture, the test may be changed to a: Tissue Culture Only or No Growth in Culture; or if results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced by a Cytogenetics Communication.
Methodology
Tissue Culture
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 2x3 mm fresh tissue submitted in culture transport medium |
| Alternative specimen(s) | 2x3 mm fresh biopsy specimen submitted in a sterile container with Hanks' or Ringers' solution, or culture medium with antibiotics |
| Minimum volume | 2 x 3 mm |
| Collection instructions | Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject. |
| Transport temperature | Tissue: Room temperature Biopsy: Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: See Instructions Refrigerated: See Instructions Frozen: See Instructions |
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NOTE: The codes listed in the table are not orderable Test Codes
Result code | Result name | LOINC code | Component name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86000124 | Tissue Culture, Biopsy | 8251-1 | Service comment |
Performing laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153
Setup schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 5 weeksReference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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