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| 82335:CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, AMNIOTIC FLUID | |||||||||
| Methodology: | None provided by PeaceHealth Laboratories reference lab. | ||||||||
| Edit Date: | 6/11/2010 | ||||||||
| Performed: | Monday-Friday (STATs daily). | ||||||||
| Released: | 8 weeks after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. | ||||||||
| CPT Code: | 88235-90 / 88267-90 / 88280-90 / 88285-90 / 88291-90 | ||||||||
| Specimen Collection Details | |||||||||
| Collection: | 20 mL amniotic fluid at 14-16 weeks gestation. Note ICD-9 code for interpretation. | ||||||||
| Handling: | Maintain at ambient temperature. Do not open or centrifuge tubes. Send to laboratory immediately for shipment to reference lab. | ||||||||
| Standard Volume: | 20 mL amniotic fluid. | ||||||||
| Transport: | Ambient. | ||||||||
| Comments: | When ordering as a STAT priority (pregnant women), a preliminary report can be given in 48-72 hours. Indicate urgency on request form. | ||||||||
| Rejection Criteria: |
This test may require insurance company prior authorization before ordering.
Please check the prior authorization list . Failure to gain preauthorization may result in denial of coverage. |
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| Females | Males | ||||||||||||||||||
| Reference Range | 46,XX Normal Female Karyotype | 46,XY Normal Male Karyotype | |||||||||||||||||