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Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid (LabCorp)

eDH Procedure Code

LAB3434 Chromosome Analysis Amniotic Fluid

Order Questions

LAB3434 Chromosome Analysis Amniotic Fluid
  • I understand that it is my responsibility (as the ordering provider) to obtain a signed consent form when ordering germline genetic testing and that the DHMC genetic consent form can be found here: Genetic Consent Form
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Collection Information

Discard first 2 mL of fluid aspirated to avoid maternal cell contamination. Specimen is collected in a 10 mL sterile syringe and transferred aseptically to sterile tubes to be transported to LabCorp. Request form is completed and accompanies specimen and miscellaneous slip to the laboratory.

Specimen Information

Specimen Type Specimen Source Acceptable Containers Minimum Test Volume (mL)
Amniotic Fluid Amniotic Fluid Syringe-A 10.0

Shipping and Handling

Processing Instructions: N/A

Transport Temperature: Ambient
Transport Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not freeze.

Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: N/A
Frozen: N/A

Test Components

Component LOINC Code
CHROMOSOME AMNIOTIC FLUID (INT) 86611-1

CPT Code(s)

88267

Performing Lab Section

Sendouts

Performing Lab(s)

REF LAB INTEGRATED GENETICS