Karyotype Amniotic Fluid KAM
Method(s) | Giemsa-Band Analysis |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | Amniotic Fluid. |
Transport | 15-20 mL fluid in sterile container. |
Remarks | The first few mLs drawn are most likely to contain maternal cells and should therefore not be submitted for cytogenetic studies. |
Stability | Ambient only, Do not refrigerate, Deliver within 24 hours of collection. |
Unacceptable Conditions | Refrigerated or frozen specimen, non-sterile collection container |
Schedule | Please call Customer Service at 315-461-3008 for further information. |
Billing Code | 5010586 |
CPTCode | 88235, 88269, 88280 |
Notes | This test requires patient history and a signed Patient Consent Form. |
Reference Interval | |
See Laboratory Report. |