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Chromosome Studies (Bone Marrow)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Detection of acquired chromosomal abnormalities in leukaemias. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Cytogenetics (Bone Marrow), |
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Code:
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HCTG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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RPMI/Na Hep Yellow Top (CTG_RPMI), |
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Sample Type:
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Bone Marrow |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Store sample at room temperature.
Any new diagnosis leukaemia's (AML, ALL, CML) may require processing over the weekend. New diagnosis ?acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML) require URGENT attention- contact the on call scientist during the below times. Other samples are generally not urgent and can be stored over the weekend. Any queries call the on call scientist.
Scientist on-call Sat/Sun/PHol: 1000-1500 - 0404 036 967 |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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4 days ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Cytogenetics |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8170 |
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Last Updated : 30-01-2025 14:02 |