ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0097601: Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid

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Patient History For Cytogenetics (Chromosome) Studies

Test Mnemonic: CHROMO AF
Methodology: Giemsa-Band Analysis

Performed: On request

Reported: Varies

Specimen Required:  
Collect: 30 mL amniotic fluid.

Transport: 30 mL amniotic fluid in sterile centrifuge tubes at 20-25°C. (Min: 20 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens.

Stability: 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.

Please refer to Statement C in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.



Note:
These studies involve culturing of living cells; therefore, turnaround times given represent average times which are subject to multiple variables. Hard copy reports are generated following completion of a case.  Results are generally available in an average of 12 days after receipt of a specimen. A detailed report and a copy of a representative karyotype will follow.

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 in the Electronic Packing List.  The form is available on ARUP's Web site, http://www.aruplab.com/home/consent_forms.jsp.

A processing fee will be charged if this procedure is canceled at the client's request, after the test has been set up, or if the sample integrity is inadequate to allow culture growth.

CPT Code(s):
88269 Chromosome analysis in situ; 88235 Tissue culture; 88280 Additional karyotypes; 88291 Interpretation and report

 

 

 
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