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Chromosome Analysis, DEB Assay for Fanconi Anemia, Prenatal
Test Code17455
CPT Codes
88235, 88249
Includes
Test may be canceled and replacement code 14819 added, if cultures yield no mitoses for analysis. If results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced by code 416 - Cytogenetics Communication.
Preferred Specimen
25 mL amniotic fluid in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
15 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
2 T-25 flasks filled with culture medium, each containing primary or early passage monolayers
Instructions
Please call the Cytogenetics laboratory at 1-800-336-3718, ext. 65300, to arrange for specimen submission. Clinical history and reason for referral are required with specimen submissions.
25 mL (15 mL) minimum: fresh amniotic fluid, submitted in sterile, nontoxic, centrifuge tubes, room temperature. Minimum Prenatal Cultures: 2 T-25 flasks filled with culture medium, each containing primary or early passage monolayers, room temperature.
25 mL (15 mL) minimum: fresh amniotic fluid, submitted in sterile, nontoxic, centrifuge tubes, room temperature. Minimum Prenatal Cultures: 2 T-25 flasks filled with culture medium, each containing primary or early passage monolayers, room temperature.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination.
**DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT REJECT.**
**DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT REJECT.**
Methodology
Tissue Culture • Chromosome Breakage (DEB)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 21 days
