Panorama prenatal screen

Alphabetical Test listing

Panorama prenatal screen-12637

Test name:

Test number:

12637

Excellian order number:

LAB12637

Abbreviation:

MISCELLANEOU

Alternate names:

Cell-free DNA (cfDNA)
Down syndrome
Edwards syndrome
MaterniT21 Plus prenatal test
Miscellaneous Prenatal DNA sendout
Patau syndrome
Trisomies 21,18,1

Useful for:

Screening for genetic abnormalities:

Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)
Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)
Triploidy
Monosomy X (Turner syndrome)
Sex chromosome trisomies
Microdeletions, including 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (optional)

Patient preparation information:

Patient must be at least 9 weeks gestation

Specimen type:

Whole blood

Collection container:

Tubes contained in the Natera test kit

Volume:

20 mL

Collection instructions:

Collect whole blood in two (2) Cell Free DNA Streck tubes contained in the Natera collection kit
Draw with 21 gauge straight needle, NOT butterfly.
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Allina Health facilities should order Prenatal DNA Sendout (LAB12637) which has been approved by the Test Formulary Committee and the OB/Gyn Service Line.
Sites other than Allina Health: Due to the requirement for patient informed consent, the need for special request forms, and the potential for degradation of DNA in the specimens if transport is delayed, these specimens must be sent directly from the collecting site to the performing laboratory. Contact Natera to establish an account and obtain specimen collection and shipping kits.

Transport container:

Cell Free DNA Streck tubes in a Natera collection/shipping kit

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict)

Refrigerated - NO

Frozen - NO

Performing lab:

Natera

TAT:

7 days

Method:

Cell Free DNA Analysis

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

CPT codes:

81420

Date created:

04/28/2020

Review date:

01/08/2024