Blood in 4mL DkGr NaHep. Amniotic Fluid in 15mL Sterile Tube (AF). Tissue in 4oz. Ster. Cont.
Minimum Collection Volume
FOR BLOOD: 1-3 mL of whole peripheral blood in Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube
FOR AMNIOTIC FLUID: 0.5 - 1 mL of amniotic fluid in sterile tube (protect from light)
FOR FETAL TISSUE: 10 mg of tissue in sterile leak-proof container with sterile transport media
Please call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 with minimum sample volume questions on other specimen types or containers.
If a less than minimum volume is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested. The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.
Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives
Please call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 with minimum sample volume questions on other specimen types or containers.
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Room Temperature. Do NOT spin. Burnet: Call GENETICS (6-4474) immediately upon arrival.
External Client Shipping and Handling
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice) or call the lab for local courier service (contact laboratory prior to drawing specimen to ensure courier area coverage). Do NOT spin tubes.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
SEND TO GENETICS to determine viability of specimen; Call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 for pick up or for any questions or concerns about the specimen.
Notes
LIST DIAGNOSIS
The preferred choice for specimen collection is listed above, however, if that tube type/container is not available please call the lab for advice on alternative specimen collection choices (513-636-4474). If the specimen is already collected in a different tube type, send the sample to the lab and we will make every effort to process and result the test.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Pediatric Collection
For twin pregnancies, label tubes with the mother's name and "TWIN A" on one fetal sample and "TWIN B" on the second fetal sample.
Fresh tissue in FORMALIN and/or non-sterile container
Remarks
This test can be performed on most specimen types: amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, peripheral blood, tissue, etc. Please call the laboratory for more information about specimen types and shipping.
Synonyms
AMNIOTIC FLUID PRENATAL FISH PANEL
FISH PANEL : PRENATAL STUDY
FISH PANEL : 13, 18, 21, XY
PRENATAL FISH PANEL
TRISOMY FISH PANEL
CHORIONIC VILLI (CVS) PRENATAL FISH PANEL
ANEUPLOIDY FISH PANEL
241 - FISH PANEL : ANEUPLOIDY (13/18/21/XY)
Tests Included
FISH Panel contains the following probes:
13, 18, 21, X and Y
Methodology
Fluorescent in-situ hybridization.
Reported
3-5 Days
Newborn/STAT 1-3 Days (upon physician request on critical cases)
AMA - ABNORMAL ULTRASOUND - ABNORMAL MATERNAL SERUM AFP
CPT Codes
88271(x5), 88275(x2)
BILL:FISH Panel:Aneuploidy
88271(x5), 88275(x2), 88235
BILL:FISH Panel:Aneuploidy+Culture
88271(x5), 88275(x2), 88368
BILL:FISH Panel:Aneuploidy+PET
A culture charge (88235 for prenatal or 88230 for blood) will be added (if neccessary) to obtain cells for FISH analysis.
Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.
Collection
Collect
Blood in 4mL DkGr NaHep. Amniotic Fluid in 15mL Sterile Tube (AF). Tissue in 4oz. Ster. Cont.
Minimum Collection Volume
FOR BLOOD: 1-3 mL of whole peripheral blood in Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube
FOR AMNIOTIC FLUID: 0.5 - 1 mL of amniotic fluid in sterile tube (protect from light)
FOR FETAL TISSUE: 10 mg of tissue in sterile leak-proof container with sterile transport media
Please call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 with minimum sample volume questions on other specimen types or containers.
If a less than minimum volume is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested. The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.
Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives
Please call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 with minimum sample volume questions on other specimen types or containers.
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Room Temperature. Do NOT spin. Burnet: Call GENETICS (6-4474) immediately upon arrival.
External Client Shipping and Handling
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice) or call the lab for local courier service (contact laboratory prior to drawing specimen to ensure courier area coverage). Do NOT spin tubes.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
SEND TO GENETICS to determine viability of specimen; Call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 for pick up or for any questions or concerns about the specimen.
Notes
LIST DIAGNOSIS
The preferred choice for specimen collection is listed above, however, if that tube type/container is not available please call the lab for advice on alternative specimen collection choices (513-636-4474). If the specimen is already collected in a different tube type, send the sample to the lab and we will make every effort to process and result the test.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Pediatric Collection
For twin pregnancies, label tubes with the mother's name and "TWIN A" on one fetal sample and "TWIN B" on the second fetal sample.
Fresh tissue in FORMALIN and/or non-sterile container
Remarks
This test can be performed on most specimen types: amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, peripheral blood, tissue, etc. Please call the laboratory for more information about specimen types and shipping.
Ordering
Synonyms
AMNIOTIC FLUID PRENATAL FISH PANEL
FISH PANEL : PRENATAL STUDY
FISH PANEL : 13, 18, 21, XY
PRENATAL FISH PANEL
TRISOMY FISH PANEL
CHORIONIC VILLI (CVS) PRENATAL FISH PANEL
ANEUPLOIDY FISH PANEL
241 - FISH PANEL : ANEUPLOIDY (13/18/21/XY)
Tests Included
FISH Panel contains the following probes:
13, 18, 21, X and Y
Methodology
Fluorescent in-situ hybridization.
Reported
3-5 Days
Newborn/STAT 1-3 Days (upon physician request on critical cases)
