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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 | |||||||||||||||||