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Serum Integrated 1
MessageTest inquiries call CMBP Genetic Services at 800-345-GENE. The following information must be provided: gestational age, date on which the patient was the stated gestational age, how gestational age was determined (LMP, EDD, US), patient's race, patient's
Test Code
018254
Alias/See Also
PAPP-A; Down Syndrome; Serum
CPT Codes
Test Not Coded
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis; send complete specimen in the original tube. Do NOT pour off.
Transport Container
Gel-barrier tube, no thrombin additive
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper specimen type
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)