Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid, w/Reflex to SNP Microarray
Alternate Names
052104 LC; Karyotype Amniotic Fluid
SoftLab Order Code
CHAMN
Epic Order Name
Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid, w/Reflex to SNP Microarray
Epic Order ID
LAB3708
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Prenatal Questionnaire is required for specimen submission.
If prior NIPT studies have been performed, include copy of the report. In the case of a reflex to microarray, concurrent maternal contamination (MCC) studies are required, submit maternal blood (EDTA) under test code 511402 MCC
Sample Type
Amniotic fluid, fetal urine or cystic hygroma fluid
Collection Container
Sterile plastic conical tube and Prenatal Questionnaire
Collecting Volume
15-20 mL : 20-30 mL (for early amniocentesis)
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Rubber stopper containers. Frozen specimens. Upon receipt, suitability of specimen will be determined by the Cytogenetics laboratory
Instructions
Discard the first 2.0 mL of fluid to avoid maternal cell contamination.
Specimen is collected in a 20 mL syringe and aseptically transferred to sterile tubes for transport. Samples from twin (multiple) pregnancies should be appropriately labeled and placed in separate containers and placed with a separate request for for each twin,