Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Chromosome Analysis (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
9th July 2024	Registration Instructions	This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to testing. 1 x LH or Salivary Kit Karyotype/Chromosomes/G-banded Karyotype = 1 x 6mL LH Salivary Kit may be obtained from pathology.	Request on Northern Health patients must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to testing. 1 x LH or Salivary Kit Karyotype/Chromosomes/G-banded Karyotype = 1 x 6mL LH Salivary Kit may be obtained from pathology.
9th July 2024	Laboratory	Molecular	Genetics
9th July 2024	External Transport Instructions	This requst must be approved by the haematology registrar / pathologist prior to sending	Request for Northern Health patient must be approved by the director of Pathology prior to sending

Alternative Names:

Karyotype
G-banded karyotype

Laboratory:

Genetics

Test Code:

CHA

Specimen Types:

Blood
Saliva

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Salivary Kit

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly