Cytogenetics

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

CYT

Referral code

Request form

Referral laboratory ( West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory - Birmingham Womens Hospital) specific form. May be downloaded from website

Test information

Monday – Thursday onlyTest referred to :West midlands regional geneticslaboratory.Birmingham women’s Healthcare NHS TrustEdgbaston,Birmingham.B15 2TGTel: 0121 627 2710

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

2 x 2ml Lithium heparin (green top)2ml children.

Special requirements

Usually requested by Consultant

Minimum volume

2 x 2ml ( 2ml for children)

Assay frequency

Routine transport to referral laboratory at 1pm Mon-Fri

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

Variable depending on test. Majority reported in 14 days.Contact lab for further details.

TAT GP/Outpatient

Variable depending on test. Majority reported in 14 days. Contact lab for further details.

Referral lab

West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory, Birmingham Women's Health Care NHS Trust, Birmingham