A591 : Prenatal Whole Genome Chromosomal Microarray
| Test Code | Test Name |
|---|---|
| A591-0 | Prenatal Whole Genome Chromosomal Microarray |
| Information | |
| Alternate Name | High Res Array-POC |
| Clinical Utility | Abnormal fetal ultrasound findings - ambiguous karyotype results - suspected deletion/duplication syndrome - family history of known or suspected chromosome imbalances - abnormal maternal serum screening - advance maternal age. |
| Methodology | Array CGH |
| Ordering | |
| Turnaround Time | 14 days |
| Preferred Specimen | Products of Conception |
| Alternative Specimen | 20 mL Amniotic Fluid,20 mg Chorinic Villi,Cultured Chorionic Villi,Eppendorf tube,Tissue |
| Collection Instructions | Call lab for sample preparation, dependant on test being performed. Pink top should be provided for father's specimen. MATERNAL WHOLE BLOOD SHOULD BE SENT WITH ALL SAMPLE TYPES. Products of Conception (0.5-1.0 cm) specimen should be collected in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium (available upon Request from the laboratory). If transport medium is not available, plain RPMI, Hanks solution or saline can be used. Ship at room temperature or refrigerated. |
| Specimen Comment | Media is Hank's sol., RPMI or strl saline, *NOT FORMALIN |
| Storage Instruction | Room Temp |
| Billing | |
| CPT Codes | 81229 (1) |