CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCY
| This assay detects the presence of an abnormal clone to indicate malignant neoplastic process. It assists in the diagnosis and classification of certain malignant hematological disorders, evaluation of prognosis, monitoring effects of therapy and remission. Bone marrow specimens are preferred over peripheral blood |
Pre-test Information : Give brief clinical history |
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CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCY
| Test Code | C-52 |
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| Test Description | **CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCY |
| Clinical Category | CANCER |
| Sample | 2–3 mL (1.5 mL min.) heparinized Bone Marrow OR 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in Sodium Heparin tube. Give clinical history on Chromosome Analysis Test request form |
| Method/Technology | Culture, Robotic Microscopy, Karyotype |
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