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Rapid Testing for the Common Aneuploidies in Amniotic Fluid and CVS

Order Code
2125011
CPT
81229
Test Details
Synonyms

QF-PCR rapid aneuploidy testing

TAT

3 - 5 days

Methodology

QF-PCR

Remarks

Rejection Criteria:
1. Incorrect or missing patient identification 2. Inappropriate sample type 3. Insufficient sample volume 4. Contaminated samples (heavily bloody samples that compromise DNA extraction, gross bacterial or fungal contamination) 5. Improper collection or transport: extreme temperatures (freezing or overheating, leakage or broken containers) 6. Inappropriate fixation (e.g., in formalin or alcohol)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

This test provides fast and accurate detection of the most common fetal aneuploidies, including:

· Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
· Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome
· Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)
· Sex chromosome aneuploidies (e.g., Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome)

Specimen Type

Amniotic Fluid sample or Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) 

Volume

5ml of Amniotic Fluid or 5mg of CVS

Specimen Container

Sterile 30 mL universal container provided by NRL

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

Must be refrigerated and sent to NRL within 24 hours.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Must be refrigerated and sent to NRL within 24 hours
Order Code
2125011
CPT
81229
Test Details
Synonyms

QF-PCR rapid aneuploidy testing

TAT

3 - 5 days

Methodology

QF-PCR

Remarks

Rejection Criteria:
1. Incorrect or missing patient identification 2. Inappropriate sample type 3. Insufficient sample volume 4. Contaminated samples (heavily bloody samples that compromise DNA extraction, gross bacterial or fungal contamination) 5. Improper collection or transport: extreme temperatures (freezing or overheating, leakage or broken containers) 6. Inappropriate fixation (e.g., in formalin or alcohol)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

This test provides fast and accurate detection of the most common fetal aneuploidies, including:

· Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
· Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome
· Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)
· Sex chromosome aneuploidies (e.g., Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome)

Specimen Type

Amniotic Fluid sample or Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) 

Volume

5ml of Amniotic Fluid or 5mg of CVS

Specimen Container

Sterile 30 mL universal container provided by NRL

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

Must be refrigerated and sent to NRL within 24 hours.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Must be refrigerated and sent to NRL within 24 hours