| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
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| Performed: |
Mon, Thu
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| Reported: |
2-7 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Cultured cells (preferred): Two T-25 flasks at 80% confluent of cultured amniocytes. Fill flasks with culture media to ship at 20-25°C. Backup cultures must be retained at the client's institution until testing is complete. If the client is unable to culture amniocytes, this can be arranged by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Amniotic fluid: 10 mL unspun fluid at 20-25°C. (Min: 5 mL) Also acceptable, whole blood: One 3 mL lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD Solution A).
Storage/Transport Temperature: Two T-25 flasks at 80% confluent cultured amniocytes, 1 mL unspun amniotic fluid, OR 3 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL) at 20-25°C.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
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