{"id":1177,"date":"2018-12-20T16:08:52","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T16:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/pathology\/?page_id=1177"},"modified":"2020-09-04T17:03:34","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T17:03:34","slug":"chromosome-analysis-bone-marrow","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/pathology\/reference-labs\/clinical-molecular-cytogenetics\/chromosome-analysis-bone-marrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Chromosome Analysis \u2013 Bone Marrow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Test Overview<\/p>\n<p><strong>CPT Code(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>88237, 88264, 88280, 88291<\/p>\n<p><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Culture \/ Microscopy \/ Karyotype<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specimen Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Container: Sodium Heparin (green top tube)<\/p>\n<p>Optimal Quantity: 2-4 ml<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Quantity: 1-2 ml<\/p>\n<p>Storage: Room Temperature<\/p>\n<p>Stability at Room Temperature: 8 hours, then refrigerate<\/p>\n<p>Transportation: Avoid freezing or heating over 35<sup>O<\/sup>C<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turnaround Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Final report in 5 days for 90% cases<\/p>\n<p>Test Details<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clinical Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A chromosome analysis on bone marrow may be clinically significant to identify and diagnose acquired neoplastic conditions associated with indications such as,\u00a0cytopenias, T-cell lymphoma, B-cell lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic lymphoma, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia,\u00a0myeloprolypherative\u00a0disorder and\u00a0myelodysplastic\u00a0syndrome.\u00a0\u00a0It may also be relevant in cases to confirm or exclude the diagnosis of hematological malignancies based on morphology and track progress of treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clinical Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the hematologic malignant diseases, the recognized recurring chromosomal abnormalities often correlate with particular subtypes of leukemia that have characteristic morphologic and clinical features, such as response to therapy. One example of these abnormalities is the 15;17\u00a0translocation which is identified only in patients with\u00a0promyelocytic\u00a0leukemia. These consistent chromosomal aberrations acquired new significance with the localization of cellular transforming genes (oncogenes) to chromosome breakpoints that are involved in specific rearrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the study of chromosomal abnormalities in leukemia serves most importantly to assist in more accurate diagnosis and thereby providing prognostic information and allowing the more rational selection of therapy for patients. Chromosome analysis on bone marrow serves as a diagnostic study for multiple relevant acquired chromosomal aberrations in one test, whereas molecular studies are significant in cases where a diagnosis has been made or a suspicion exists and specific testing is targeted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bone marrow samples are unstimulated.\u00a0\u00a0They are harvested at 24 hours and if volume is sufficient, a 48 hour culture is also initiated followed by G-banding. Analysis and karyotyping is carried out by two certified technologists using the Leica automated metaphase scanner and\u00a0Cytovision\u00a0software.\u00a0\u00a0Both technologists analyze the first 10 consecutive metaphases after which they are reviewed by the manager and reported by the director.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interpretation of Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The morphologic interpretation and correlation of results on all cases is performed by a board-certified doctoral level scientist (laboratory director).<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The final report identifies the chromosomal sex and modal chromosome number.\u00a0\u00a0If abnormalities are present, they are explained in a paragraph which helps to clarify and correlate clinical findings with pathological morphology. FISH testing is recommended to support or confirm chromosome aberrations or when inconclusive results are found.\u00a0\u00a0References are included in the report to help the referring physician with interpretation, which include books or journals that contain appropriate information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Test Overview CPT Code(s) 88237, 88264, 88280, 88291 Methodology Culture \/ Microscopy \/ Karyotype Specimen Requirements Container: Sodium Heparin (green top tube) Optimal Quantity: 2-4 ml Minimum Quantity: 1-2 ml Storage: Room Temperature Stability at Room Temperature: 8 hours, then refrigerate Transportation: Avoid freezing or heating over 35OC Turnaround Time Final report in 5 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":161,"featured_media":0,"parent":615,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/child-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1177","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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