Test Code CHCD Chromosome Analysis, Blood

Important Note

Test Performed at Quest Nichols Institute. Complete test detail here

Preferred: 5 mL

Minimum: 1 mL

Whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s): Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Clinical history/reason for referral is required with test order.

Routine Courier Pick-up

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

Culture • Karyotype • Microscopy

N/A

11 days

See Laboratory Report

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.