Chromatin ANA Buccal Smear BUCCAL
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Not Orderable |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Chromatin Buccal Smear |
Clinical Info |
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Specimen Type |
Body Fluid |
Container |
Green Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
1. Using a lead pencil, label frosted end of glass slide(s) with patient’s name, date and time of actual collection, and type of specimen.2. Instruct patient to brush his/her teeth and/or rinse mouth well with water to minimize contaminating specimen with food particles, mouthwash, or oral drugs. |
Transport Instructions |
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Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Biotinylated Probe Hybridization(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
CPT |
88130 - sex chromatin identification88283 - additional specialized banding |
PDM |
5160150 |
Result Interpretation0-2 |
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Forms |
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