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
Conventional Chromosomal Analysis (Karyotype) in Haematology
For diagnosis, classification and prognosis in haem-oncology
All chromosomes
Conventional chromosome analysis
- Bone Marrow – Urgent: 2 days
- Bone Marrow – Routine: 22 days
- Lymph Nodes: 10 – 12 days
- Unstimulated Blood: 18 days
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Standard pathology request form
- Bone Marrow: Aspirate OR
- Lymph Node OR
- Blood
- Bone Marrow: 1mL in lithium heparin
- Lymph Nodes: sterile container of antibiotic transport media
- Blood: 6mL in lithium heparin and 6mL in plain tube
- 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.