Conventional Chromosome Analysis (Karyotype) for Haematology

Test description

Cytogenetic investigation using a combination of technologies may assist in the diagnosis, prognosis and staging of the haematological malignancy. Conventional cytogenetic analysis Conventional chromosome analysis and targeted FISH are the premier tests for the investigation of haematological malignancies. The conventional chromosome study involves microscopic examination and screening of the whole genome at the cellular level to detect large genomic changes and chromosomal rearrangements that may be prognostic or diagnostic indicators in malignant disease.

Test information

Test name

Conventional Chromosomal Analysis (Karyotype) in Haematology

Clinical indication

For diagnosis, classification and prognosis in haem-oncology

Gene(s)

All chromosomes

Method

Conventional chromosome analysis

Turn around time

Bone Marrow – Urgent: 2 days
Bone Marrow – Routine: 22 days
Lymph Nodes: 10 – 12 days
Unstimulated Blood: 18 days

Medicare eligibility

Bone Marrow: 73290
Lymph Nodes: 73287
Unstimulated Blood: 73290

Price

Please call 1800 822 999 for pricing details if not Medicare eligible.

Test request form

Standard pathology request form

Sample type

Bone Marrow: Aspirate OR
Lymph Node OR
Blood

Collection type

Bone Marrow: 1mL in lithium heparin
Lymph Nodes: sterile container of antibiotic transport media
Blood: 6mL in lithium heparin and 6mL in plain tube

Special instructions

Bone Marrow: Doctor collect only. Add aspirate to a 2mL lithium heparin tube and mix gently. Transport cooled or at room temperature.
Lymph Nodes: See notes below*
Blood: None

_{*Doctor collect. Sample must be kept sterile and moist. DO NOT USE FORMALIN. USE ANTIBIOTIC TRANSPORT MEDIA available from the Histology Department of your local laboratory. For overnight transport cover large specimens with ANTIBIOTIC TRANSPORT MEDIA OR STERILE NORMAL SALINE and sent to your local laboratory IMMEDIATELY. Please indicate if specimen is to be shared with Histology.}