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Chromosome study - Amniotic fluid-4280A

Test info

Test name:

Chromosome study - Amniotic fluid

Test number:

4280A

Excellian order number:

LAB4280A

Alternate names:

Amniocentesis
CYG
CSAF
Prenatal/Perinatal Karyotype Analysis

Specimen

Specimen type:

Amniotic fluid

Volume:

20 mL

Minimum volume:

None

Collection instructions:

Discard the first 2.0 mL.
Place specimen in 2-3 Falcon vial/tube - 15mL

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen unspun

Transport container:

2-3 Falcon vial/tube - 15mL

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict)

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Delay in transport
Improper storage (heated or frozen)
Leaking container

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytogenetics: X

Days set up:

2 - 3 times per week

TAT:

10 days

Method:

G-Banding

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Billing

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:

Medical necessity

Tracking

Date created:

10/19/2012

Revised date:

05/26/2015