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Chromosome Analysis - Prenatal - Amniotic Fluid with ACHE Chromosome Analysis- Prenatal
Test Information:	Prenatal Diagnosis- Increased risk for Chromosomal Abnormalities or Neural Tube Defects Product of Conception(POC) tests should be requested using the Cytogenetics - Products of Conception Requisition
Test Details
Test Code:	8540
Test Includes:	Chromosome Analysis with ACHE.
Technical Information
Methodology:	Standard methodology is used for G-banded chromosome Analysis

Sample & Shipping Information
Test Requisition:	Cytogenetics
Specimen Type:	Amniotic Fluid
Requirements:	Collect 20-30 cc of fluid in two sterile 15 ml conical centrifuge tubes. Discard the first 2 cc of fluid collected
Shipping Conditions:	Ship the sample at room temperature to the laboratory by overnight express. Specimen should arrive in the laboratory within 48 hrs of sample date. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Billing Information
Turn Around Time:	10 days
List Price:	*For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes:	82013x1, 828235x1, 88269x1, 88280x2, 88285x3, 88291x1

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