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PGT-5 FROZEN Additional embryo biopsy

Order Code
17243203
CPT
88302
Test Details
TAT

7 days

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing

Remarks

The embryo biopsies are stable at room temperature for 1 hour after biopsy completion. Beyond that the biopsies should be kept at 2 to 8 ̊C for up to 24 hours.

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Additional biopsy for frozen PGT-5 cycles.

Specimen Type

Blastomere or Trophectoderm biopsy from day-3 or blastocyst-stage embryo respectively

Volume

Single biopsy (1–5 cells per embryo)

Specimen Container

DNA-free PCR tube with 2.5 µL of PBS (0.5%PVA)

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 1 hour
Refrigerated 24 hours
Order Code
17243203
CPT
88302
Test Details
TAT

7 days

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing

Remarks

The embryo biopsies are stable at room temperature for 1 hour after biopsy completion. Beyond that the biopsies should be kept at 2 to 8 ̊C for up to 24 hours.

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Additional biopsy for frozen PGT-5 cycles.

Specimen Type

Blastomere or Trophectoderm biopsy from day-3 or blastocyst-stage embryo respectively

Volume

Single biopsy (1–5 cells per embryo)

Specimen Container

DNA-free PCR tube with 2.5 µL of PBS (0.5%PVA)

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 1 hour
Refrigerated 24 hours