Haematology
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Cytogenetics / Karyotype in Haematological Malignancies |
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Department |
Haematology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Blood OR Bone Marrow Aspirate |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
4ml Purple EDTA or Bone Marrow Aspirate in RPMI |
Frequency of analysis |
As Required |
Turnaround time |
Acute Leukaemia - Presentation <14 days, CML <14 days, CLL <21 days. Multiple Myeloma <3 months. Acute Leukaemia follow up <28 days. Other samples > 5 months, but may be faster depending on Specific Referral factors |
Availability |
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Notes |
Referred by / Contact number for queries: Haematology Department. Contact Chief MedicalScientist on 2067 or main laboratory on 2990 regarding sample dispatch, OR Crumlin laboratory for results. Samples must arrive in the laboratory for dispatch before 3.00pm, otherwise they will not be dispatched until the following day. No samples should arrive later than 3.00 pm on a Friday or the day before a public holiday. Referred to National Centre for Medical Genetics, OLHSC, Crumlin. Contact/Head of Unit: David Betts, Chief Clinical scientist 01 409 6737
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Last updated |
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:57:50 GMT |