Maternal Cell Contamination, Cytogenetics, UMMC
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| CPT Codes: | 81265 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sun. | ||
| Special Instructions: | This test to be used in conjunction with fetal specimen (amniotic fluid or cultured amniocytes) testing. A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required. The consent should not be sent to the laboratory. The link to the Genetic Testing Consent Form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. A maternal specimen and a prenatal specimen are required. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Maternal blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mL |
| Container: | Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Cytogenetics (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Ruling out the presence of maternal cell contamination within a fetal specimen. |
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