Invitae Non-Invasive Prenatal Test Cell Free DNA
| Abbrev Code: | NIPS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB5977 | Order Name: | Non-Invasive Prenatal Test Cell Free DNA |
| Order Instructions: | Follow instructions provided in the Invitae NIPS test kit. | ||
| Synonyms: | NIPS; Innatal Prenatal Screen; NIPT; Downs; Trisomy; Turner; Klinefelter; XXY, XYY, XXX | ||
| Methodology: | DNA analysis | ||
| CPT Codes: | x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | See specimen requisition. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 8-10 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | The patient has received comprehensive pre-test counseling for non-invasive prenatal testing, including a review of the benefits and limitations, by the ordering provider. Patients must sign the M Health Fairview informed consent statement. The original request for should be sent to the reference laboratory; a copy should be scanned into the patient's medical record.
Patients with positive, inconclusive, or NO call NIPT results should be referred to Maternal Fetal Medicine Center for a genetic counseling consult. Providers may refer a patient for a GC consult by submitting the MFM Genetic Counseling EPIC referral (ref 9046.025). Maternal Fetal Medicine Center GCs can be reached by calling 612-273-2223. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 20 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 7 mL |
| Container: | Brown/Black Streck tube provided in Invitae Kit |
| Collection Instructions: | Use Streck tubes in the Invitae NIPS prenatal test kit. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Samples greater than 5 days old. Frozen specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight at room temperature. Must arrive at testing site within 5 days of collection. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Invitae Genetics) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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