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Amniotic Fluid Chromosome Analysis

Message
Collect 20 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, screw-cap container following standard collection proceduresNote: 30 mL is preferred if other testing, e. g. , microarray, FISH, is ordered.


Test Code
LAB12346 CHRMF


Alias/See Also
CHRMF


CPT Codes
88235| 88269| 88280

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Ship at room temperature. Do not freeze.Send all tubes to lab (supernatant for AFP will be split by cytogenetics lab).Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.Minimum Testing Volume: 5.0 mL Amniotic Fluid Transport Temperature: Ambient


Report Available
10-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170464



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.