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General Information
Alias: Trisomy FISH, Aneuploidy
Performed: 24/7
Turn Around Time: STAT, within 24 hours
CPT Codes: 88271 x5; 88275 x5; 88291
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes:
Genetics to call for STAT UT courier pick-up. UTSW Constitutional Non-Cancer requisition required with sample:
Veripath-Constitutional-Non Cancer Requisition
Order CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, AMNIOTIC FLUID if karyotyping needs to be ordered with the sample. Order with CMA-PRENATAL GENOMIC MICROARRAY if CMA with FISH testing is needed.
Clinical Utility: Test for STAT detection of aneuploidy involving chromosomes X, Y, 13, 18, and 21 for patients >=20 weeks, 5 days gestation.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
STAT FISH Prenatal, Amniotic Fluid (Scanned Report) |
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Amniotic Fluid |
2, 15mL screw top tubes |
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Order and collect specimen. Call for STAT UT courier pick-up. Send completed Veripath requisition and labeled specimens to UT Cytogenetics lab immediately. |
Room Temperature |
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