Genetic TestsChromosome Analysis in Fetal Blood

Test Name & Code:

• Test Name: Chromosome Analysis in Fetal Blood
• Test Code: 3203

Related Diseases & Genes:

-not applicable-

Synonyms:

• Karyotype Analysis (fetal blood)
• Conventional Cytogenetics (fetal blood)
• Cytogenetic Evaluation (fetal blood)
• Chromosome Analysis in Cordocentesis

Test Details:

• Methodology: Cytogenetics; 72 hours induced tissue culture
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 5 days

Specimen Details:

• Specimen Collection: Peripheral blood
• Container: Tube with Heparin
• Specimen Volume/Amount: > 3 ml
• Storage/Transport Condition: Refrigerated
• Unacceptable Specimens/Conditions: Serum; Frozen specimens; Hemolyzed specimens; Icterus; Lipemia

Testing Area(s):

• Reproductive Genetics

Reproductive Genetics
Cytogenetics