19 days
DNA sequencing
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Targeted testing for known β-Thalassemia mutation in fetus
Amniotic fluid chorionic villus sample (CVS) cultured amniocytes cultured villi (Cultured cells are required for testing Direct specimen can be submitted but a culture fee may be included) Submission of maternal Blood is required for analysis of Ma
10 to 15 mL amniotic fluid OR 20 mg CVS OR two T25 flasks cultured amniocytes OR two T25 flasks cultured villi AND 7 mL whole blood for parental samples.
Sterile plastic conical tube or two confluent T-25 flasks for fetal testing, lavender top (EDTA) OR yellow-top (ACD) tube for blood.
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 | Contact Technical Support |