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AMNIOTIC FLUID CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, Amniotic Fluid Synonyms: Karyotyping, Chromosome Studies, Prenatal Chromosome Analysis, Cytogenetic Analysis Limited Coverage Test (NCD) and LCD Lab: Clinical
Cytogenetics Laboratory, Children's Hospital, Suite # 3.350 Request Form: Cytogenetic Requistion Form Collection: Amniocentesis
at 16-18 wk gestational age Storage Instructions:
Amniotic fluid should be delivered as soon as possible. If immediate delivery is not
possible, fluid can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated. It should not be
frozen or exposed to temperature extremes. Causes for Rejection:
Failure to discard first 2 cc of amniotic fluid, missing or incomplete paperwork,
unlabelled tubes, insufficient sample, frozen sample Availability: Samples are
received 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, at Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory, Children's
Hospital, Suite # 3.350. Turnaround Time: 15 days
Special Instructions: Contact Cytogenetics
Laboratory at X23466 or X23465. Deliver sample to Children's Hospital, Suite # 3.350.
Specimen: Amniotic Fluid Volume: 15-20 mL Minimum Volume: 10-15 mL Container: Capped syringe
in leak- and puncture-proof container Reference Ranges: - 46,XX
or 46,XY Reviewed 10/19/07 by J. Northup |
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