Testing for acquired chromosomal aberrations
Test covered by the reimbursement:
YES
Clinical expertise code:
208 Test without reimbursement:
YES
Gender:
Woman/Man
Material:
Peripheral blood
Turnover time:
2-8 weeks
Material:
Peripheral blood for culture
| 1x 4 ml of non-clotting blood in heparin
Storage after examination: 3 days 2 – 8°C
Quick test description:
The testing is used to determine the frequency of acquired chromosomal aberrations in peripheral blood lymphocytes.
Test details:
By testing acquired chromosomal aberrations from peripheral blood, the level of chromosome damage in peripheral blood lymphocytes can be determined. The testing is indicated especially in case of risk of exposure of the patient to external mutagenic influences or to exclude or confirm any syndrome or disease associated with increased chromosome refraction.