82335:CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, AMNIOTIC FLUID

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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.

Females Males
Reference Range 46,XX Normal Female Karyotype 46,XY Normal Male Karyotype

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