Chromosome Analysis Tumour / Solid Cancer Tumour | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Sterile container with CV/POC transport media (To be obtained from Cytogenetics Laboratory)
Specimen Requirement	1 cm² fresh,unfixed specimen. Remove necrotic and stroma tissue. Sterile techniques must be observed.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Store specimen at room temperature. For after office hours store at 4-8^oC in lab reception refrigerator. Transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	18 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Cytogenetics
Contact Number	6394 1392
Day and Time Performed	When requested
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Lab Cytogenetics
Additional Information	DO NOT FREEZE SPECIMEN. Transport container obtainable from cytogenetics lab.

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 28 May 2025