Specimen

Amniotic Fluid, Skin, Fetal Tissue, Diaphragm, Other Tissue

Minimum:

Specimen obtained aseptically according to your protocol.  DO NOT PUT 
SPECIMEN IN ALCOHOL OR FORMALIN OR FREEZE.  Label tube with patient 
name and medical record number.

Delivery Instructions:

Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Specimen
Instructions:

Call the Cytogenetics lab prior to collecting the specimen to obtain
a transport tube with media.  As a backup, Ringers lactate solution
can be used in place of media.  Full paperwork, including a completed
requisition from the reference laboratory, must accompany the
specimen.  If a specimen is collected over the weekend, please page the 
technologist on call by dialing 1-888-533-0186.  When it stops ringing, 
enter your phone number, the '#' sign, and hang up.

Testing Schedule:

Specimens accepted in the lab Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.  After hours 
specimens should be taken to specimen control and a message left on the 
lab voice mail.  In the case of an emergency, follow the instructions 
on the lab voice mail.

Comments:

Results of send-out studies will be available from the reference lab.


Cytogenetics Laboratory Web Site

CPT Code:

88233, 88240

See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics Testing