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Chorionic Villus, FISH : 0040203

Cytogenetics Test Request Form Recommended

Patient History for Prenatal Cytogenetics

Mnemonic: FISHCVS

Methodology:	Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	1-3 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Thaw media prior to collection. Chorionic villus in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium (ARUP Supply #32788). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Specimen Preparation: DO NOT FREEZE. Do not place in formalin. Transport chorionic villus (CVS) specimen in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Specimens preserved in formalin. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Interpretive Data:	Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are available online at www.aruplab.com. Refer to Statement C under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
Note:	After specimen receipt, results are generally available in an average of 4 days. This test must be ordered using a Cytogenetic test request form 43097 or through your ARUP interface. Please submit the Patient History Form - Chromosome Studies with the Electronic Packing List. The form is available on ARUP's Web site, http://www.aruplab.com/patienthistory
CPT Code(s):	88271 x5 DNA probe; 88275 Chromosomal in situ hybridization, 100-300 cells; 88291 Interpretation and report

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