Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid
Abbrev Code: | AMNICG | ||
Order Code: | LAB4206 | Order Name: | Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid |
Synonyms: | CHROMO AM; G-band; AF | ||
Methodology: | In-situ cell culture with chromosome analysis by G-banding. | ||
CPT Codes: | 88269 x1, 88269 x1, 82280 x1, 88280 x1, 88285 x1, 88285 x1, 88291 x1, 88291 x1, 88235 x1, 88235 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Results are reported within 8-10 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Test request form requires:
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Amniotic Fluid |
Optimal Volume: | 20-30 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 10 mL |
Container: | Sterile tube |
Collection Instructions: | Collect after 15 weeks gestation; maintain sterility during collection. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. Specimens must be received in Cytogenetics Lab Mon-Fri by 5:30 pm; weekends and holidays by 4:30 pm. Specimens received after the above times will be processed the following day. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
Stability: |
For optimal testing results, the specimen must arrive within 24 hours.
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Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Cytogenetics (UMMC East Bank) |
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