15 days
Karyotyping
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Friday. 3 PM last drop off on all working days
Is a prenatal test that examines fetal chromosomes from amniotic fluid to detect genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Turner syndrome, and structural rearrangements. It is performed via amniocentesis and uses cultured cells to produce a karyotype (chromosome map),
Amniotic Fluid Chromosome Analysis (Karyotype)
15 - 20 ml
Sterile 30 mL universal container provided by NRL
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 day |