Chromosome study - Amniotic fluid - Allina Health Laboratory

Chromosome study - Amniotic fluid

Test name:

Chromosome study - Amniotic fluid

Test number:

4280A

Excellian order number:

LAB4280A

Alternate names:

Amniocentesis
CYG
CSAF
Prenatal/Perinatal Karyotype Analysis

Specimen type:

Amniotic fluid

Volume:

20 mL

Minimum volume:

None

Collection instructions:

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen unspun

Transport container:

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict)

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytogenetics: X

Days set up:

2 - 3 times per week

TAT:

10 days

Method:

G-Banding

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

CPT codes:

88235
88269 or 88267
88280
Reflex: 88285 - additional cells counted
Reflex: 88283 - additional specialized banding

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Date created:

10/19/2012

Revised date:

05/26/2015