CYTOGENETICS

A completed "Cytogenetics Requisition form" must accompany all specimens. (This form can be downloaded from: http://pathology.wustl.edu/cytogenetics)
	►	Please note on the top right corner of the requisition the date specimen of service.
	►	Always use hospital stamp or otherwise indicate if this is an inpatient. If outpatient, insurance information must be included in the BILLING INFORMATION section. (Verify that the insurance allows the sample processing by WUSM Cytogenetics.)
	►	In the PHYSICIAN INFORMATION section, the attending or referring physician's name and contact information (phone and fax number) must be completed so that she/he can receive a copy of the report. Pager number for Physicians is insufficient. Residents must also include the name of the attending physician.
	►	Clinical data, physical findings and reason for study MUST be included on the cytogenetics requisition.
For blood specimens, always use a sodium heparin tube. For bone marrow or tissue specimens, transport vessels and solutions are available from the laboratory.
Specimens should be obtained between 7 AM to 2 PM, if possible, so that the lab receives them during working hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday)..
Call the lab at 362-2258 or 454-8101 if you have questions or concerns.