CHARGE Syndrome (CHD7) Sequencing, Fetal
| CPT Code(s): | 81407; 81265 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Cultured Amniocytes: Four T-25 flasks at 80 percent confluent cultured amniocytes. If the client is unable to culture amniocytes, this can be arranged by contacting Client Services at (888) 431-7474.Or Amniotic Fluid: Amniotic fluid submissions will require cultured amniocytes (Order Amniocyte Culture, Four Flask).AND Maternal Whole Blood: Lavender (K2EDTA), Lavender (K3EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), or Yellow (ACD Solution A or B). Specimen Preparation:Cultured Amniocytes: Fill flask with culture media. Transport four T-25 flasks at 80 percent confluent of culture amniocytes filled with culture media.Amniotic Fluid: Transport 10 mL unspun fluid (Min: 5 mL)Maternal Whole Blood: Transport 3 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Cultured Amniocytes: CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Must be received within 48 hours of shipment due to liability of cells. Amniotic Fluid: Room temperature. Maternal Whole Blood: Room temperature. Stability:Fetal Specimen: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable Maternal Whole Blood: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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