Test Code

GINT2

Ordering Code

3228

Questions?

Please call Clinical Labs of Hawaii at 808.677.7998 (Option 1) with questions about this test.

Remarks

Integrated screen test screens for fetal Downs Syndrome trisomy 18 and open neural tube defects. (Measures Alpha-fetoprotein[AFP], human chorionic gonadotropin [hCG], unconjugated estriol[uE3], and dimetric Inhibin-A).

Patient Preparation

Blood must be drawn between 15 weeks/0 days to 21 weeks/6 days based on ultrasound. Physician must complete the patient history information on the request form.

Specimen Preparation

SST, 2-3 mL serum required.
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and separate serum.
Avoid hemolysis.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Stable room temp or refrig 7 days.
If sending frozen samples, specimens must be
frozen on the day of the draw.

Reported

2-3 days (after receipt of second trimester specimen at Genzyme)

Methodology

Not given

Test Site

Genzyme (302)

Reference Interval

See report

CPT Codes

82105;82677;84163;84702;86336

Patient Preparation

Blood must be drawn between 15 weeks/0 days to 21 weeks/6 days based on ultrasound. Physician must complete the patient history information on the request form.

Specimen Preparation

SST, 2-3 mL serum required.
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and separate serum.
Avoid hemolysis.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Stable room temp or refrig 7 days.
If sending frozen samples, specimens must be
frozen on the day of the draw.

CPT Codes

82105;82677;84163;84702;86336

Test Code

GINT2

Ordering Code

3228

Remarks

Integrated screen test screens for fetal Downs Syndrome trisomy 18 and open neural tube defects. (Measures Alpha-fetoprotein[AFP], human chorionic gonadotropin [hCG], unconjugated estriol[uE3], and dimetric Inhibin-A).

Reported

2-3 days (after receipt of second trimester specimen at Genzyme)

Methodology

Not given

Reference Interval

See report

Test Site

Genzyme (302)
Summary

Test Code

GINT2

Ordering Code

3228

Questions?

Please call Clinical Labs of Hawaii at 808.677.7998 (Option 1) with questions about this test.

Remarks

Integrated screen test screens for fetal Downs Syndrome trisomy 18 and open neural tube defects. (Measures Alpha-fetoprotein[AFP], human chorionic gonadotropin [hCG], unconjugated estriol[uE3], and dimetric Inhibin-A).

Patient Preparation

Blood must be drawn between 15 weeks/0 days to 21 weeks/6 days based on ultrasound. Physician must complete the patient history information on the request form.

Specimen Preparation

SST, 2-3 mL serum required.
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and separate serum.
Avoid hemolysis.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Stable room temp or refrig 7 days.
If sending frozen samples, specimens must be
frozen on the day of the draw.

Reported

2-3 days (after receipt of second trimester specimen at Genzyme)

Methodology

Not given

Test Site

Genzyme (302)

Reference Interval

See report

CPT Codes

82105;82677;84163;84702;86336
Collection

Patient Preparation

Blood must be drawn between 15 weeks/0 days to 21 weeks/6 days based on ultrasound. Physician must complete the patient history information on the request form.

Specimen Preparation

SST, 2-3 mL serum required.
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and separate serum.
Avoid hemolysis.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Stable room temp or refrig 7 days.
If sending frozen samples, specimens must be
frozen on the day of the draw.
Administrative

CPT Codes

82105;82677;84163;84702;86336
Ordering

Test Code

GINT2

Ordering Code

3228

Remarks

Integrated screen test screens for fetal Downs Syndrome trisomy 18 and open neural tube defects. (Measures Alpha-fetoprotein[AFP], human chorionic gonadotropin [hCG], unconjugated estriol[uE3], and dimetric Inhibin-A).
Result Interpretation

Reported

2-3 days (after receipt of second trimester specimen at Genzyme)

Methodology

Not given

Reference Interval

See report

Test Site

Genzyme (302)