Karyotype (For paediatric testing only)

Test Name Chromosome Testing
Alternate Name(s) Karyotype (For paediatric testing only)
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic CHROMO
Specimen Type

Peripheral Blood or Cord Blood 
Volume:   0–3 months: 1–3mL; 3 months–12 years: 3–6mL 
12 years–adult: 6mL

Tissue in sterile medium/saline 

Collection Container (Green) sodium heparin collection tubes 
Container Information  
Collection Information Please Complete the Sick Kids Requisition 
Test Schedule Monday to Friday - Do NOT collect Friday or Saturday Samples must arrive at reference site within 48hours to maintain cell viability. 
Routine Turnaround Time  
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes Do NOT collect Friday or Saturday Samples must arrive at reference site within 48hours to maintain cell viability
Storage and Transport

Room Temperature to Sick Kids via Dynacare

Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Laboratory

Contact Us

The Brantford General

200 Terrace Hill Street
Brantford, ON
N3R 1G9
519-751-5544

The Willett, Paris

238 Grand River St. North
Paris, ON
N3L 2N7
519-442-2251

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