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Karyotype/Microarray - TISSUE

Ordering information:

Cerner Orderable: Histology Specimen. Microarray-Molecular karyotype

Fresh Tissue - send to Pathology for send out.

Referred test to Monash Pathology see: https://handbook.monashpathology.org/index?testid=1071

Specimen Types:  

Products of conception with fetal parts - fetal tissue or villi

Products of conception no fetal tissue - villi or cord

Placenta - villi or umbilical cord (5cm)

Skin biopsy: Collect aseptically. Collect x2 skin punches from  patient

Use RPMI (obtain from Pathology) or saline for transport. Do not allow the sample to dry out.

Send to direct to Anatomical Pathology.  Anatomical Pathology willl send the sample to Monash Pathology for testing. 

Alternate names:
KARYOTYPE CHROMOSOME STUDIES - TISSUE TISSUE CULTURE MOLECULAR KARYOTYPE MICROARRAY FIBROBLAST CULTURE
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
HCYTOG
Specimen types:
Tissue
Container types:
Sterile JarSterile Jar
Collection Instructions:
Refrigerate, send to lab upon completion

Send to EH Pathology for send out to MMC.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
Six weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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