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Turnaround Time
9 - 12 days Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Determine fetal karyotype
Special Instructions
Please call our Client Services Department prior to sending first specimen. If additional testing such as DNA is indicated, call Client Services for further specimen requirements. If prior NIPT or maternal serum screening studies have been performed, include copy of report.
Specimen Requirements
Information on collection, storage, and volume
Specimen
Chorionic villi
Volume
15-30 mg
Container
Sterile collection tube with Integrated Genetics provided transport medium
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature and transport to the Cytogenetics Laboratory immediately. Do not freeze.
Causes for Rejection
No villi submitted in specimen; improper labeling; frozen specimen; specimen placed in fixative