| Test Description |
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Test Name
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Lymphoblastoid Cell Line, Establishment Of |
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Synonym(s)
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Description
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Immortalization of white blood cell line. |
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Methodology
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Lymphocytes are separated from peripheral blood and cultured in medium with Epstein-Barr virus until B-cell transformation occurs. |
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Performed
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Daily |
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Turnaround Time
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2 - 4 weeks; dependent on growth rate of cultured cells. |
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Specimen Requirements
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20 mL of aseptically collected blood in green top sodium heparin tubes; from a child, a minimum of 5 mL of blood may be submitted.
Note: Deliver to lab at room temperature within 24 hours. If collected over a weekend, call the laboratory to make arrangements for specimen delivery. May be refrigerated if not transported immediately. Do not freeze. Protect from heat or cold.
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| Rejection Criteria |
Frozen, clotted, hemolyzed or grossly contaminated specimens. Incorrect anticoagulant used. |
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CPT Code(s)
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99199 |
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Reference Range
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See interpretive report. |
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Contact
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Cytogenetics Lab: (214) 645-7000
Customer Service: (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136 |
