Peripheral Blood Chromosomes for LabPlus

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PBCH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7156

Synonyms

Chromosome Analysis, Karyotype (Peripheral Blood Chromosomes)

Specimen Type

• Bone Marrow
• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

This is NOT the same as molecular karyotype - search under "Molecular Karyotype"

If requestor indicated to be sent to Labplus - PBCH
If requestor indicated to be sent to IGENZ - IPBC

Paediatric specimens must be sent to LabPlus.

**DO NOT SPIN**. Keep at room temperature (in a chilly bin to maintain stable temperature) OR if being sent the next day please place in fridge overnight.

Send with copy of request form.

IMPORTANT SENDAWAYS INFORMATION:
Phone SUB60/Taxi to arrange courier (use WDHB account).

AND

Phone IGENZ (09) 307 3981 to inform them that the sample is coming.

Out of hours: Place in fridge and call following morning/Monday

Contact Information