Test Category: Haematology
Investigation Name:Karyotype (See Chromosomes)
Pathology Laboratory:Haematology Ext 88245
Requestable Seperately?No
Minimum Sample Volume:2ml
Expected Turnaround Time:1 month
Test Code:SEND
Sample Type:
Lithium Heparin Tube (Green top)Maximum Add on Time:N/A
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Send to Haematology to put on their daily transport to the Womens Hospital. From 12th Nov 2012 samples required for patients <1 year old are 1 x EDTA and 1 x Lithium heparin. Also send the same sample types on both parents of the child.
Reference Laboratory Details:Regional Cytogentetics Lab.,B’ham Maternity Hospital,Edgbaston,B'HAM,B12 2TG. (Tel. 0121 335 8036 Ext 5439)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:BMHC
