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 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 | |
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| 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 |
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The Brantford General
200 Terrace Hill Street
Brantford, ON
N3R 1G9
519-751-5544
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238 Grand River St. North
Paris, ON
N3L 2N7
519-442-2251
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