Maternal Cell Contamination Molecular Analysis to Integrated Genetics
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and capillary electrophoresis | ||
| CPT Codes: | 81265 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri before 1300; results are reported within 11-21 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A completed patient questionnaire and requisition form must accompany all samples. See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 20 mL |
| Container: | Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: | A maternal blood sample is required to rule out the presence of maternal cells samples of uncultured amniotic fluid, CVS or CVS cultures. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Frozen specimen; hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container; unlabeled or mislabeled specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature within 24 hours of collection via Fed Express, Priority and Saturday delivery. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (LabCorp Women's Health) |
| Referral Lab number: | 528 |
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