Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Details
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 20 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile screw-cap container |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Lorem ipsum |
| Minimum volume | 5 mL |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: Lorem ipsum Refrigerated: Lorem ipsum Frozen: Lorem ipsum |
| Collection instructions | 30 mL is preferred if other testing, e.g. microarray, FISH is ordered. Ship at room temperature. Do not freeze. Send all tubes to lab (supernatant for AFP will be split by cytogenetics lab). Please contact the laboratory Genetic Counselor at 1-866-GENEINFO (1-866-436-3463) with any questions. |
| Transport container | Genetics transport pack |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Reject criteria | Received frozen |
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NOTE: The codes listed in the table are not orderable Test Codes
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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