Karyotype (Peripheral blood)


Test Information

Test Name

Karyotype (Peripheral blood)

Synonyms

Chromosomes; GTG banded chromosome analysis

Preferred Specimen

Heparin (Whole blood)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

3 weeks


Processing Information

Registration Code

KARY

Notes

  • DO NOT share sample; dedicated tube required
  • DO NOT centrifuge

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Send Away Transport

Ambient on day of collection. Refridgerate overnight or weekend then send ambient

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