Integrated Screen, Part 1 (NY)

Test Code
16976


CPT Codes
Refer to Maternal Serum Integrated Screen, Part 2 (NY) - (test code 16977) <br /> <br /> For non-New York patient testing, use test code 16148

Includes
*PAPP-A
This test will be reported and billed with Maternal Serum Integrated Screen, Part 2 results.


Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.8 mL


Instructions
Collect between 9.0 weeks to 13 6/7 weeks.
Perform between 9.0 weeks and 13.9 weeks gestational age. A special Maternal Serum Screen requisition designed to obtain patient data and the patients informed consent must be utilized when ordering this test, because these results are influenced by certain patient characteristics. All data requested on the requisition form must be complete to permit accurate interpretation of results.


Transport Temperature

Room temperature



Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Moderate to gross hemolysis • Lipemia


Methodology
Chemiluminescence (CL) • Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.


Clinical Significance
To assess maternal risk for carrying a fetus with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), Trisomy 18, or a neural tube defect. These types of tests are standard-of-care in obstetrics.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.