Specimen:

Product of Conception (POC)

Minimum:

Specimen obtained aseptically according to your protocol. DO NOT SEND 
INTACT FETUS. Send only tissue specimen to the lab (chorionic villi - 
first choice; skin, diaphragm, chorion).  Multiple tissue sources are 
acceptable. DO NOT PUT SPECIMEN IN ALCOHOL OR FORMALIN OR FREEZE.  
Label tube with patient name and medical record number.

Delivery Instructions:

Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Specimen
Instructions:

Call the Cytogenetics lab for specimen transport tubes with media.  As
a backup, Ringers lactate solution can be used in place of media.  Do
not put specimen in alcohol or formalin. Do not freeze or flame or
refrigerate.   If a specimen is collected over the weekend, please page 
the technologist on call by dialing 1-888-533-0186.  When it stops 
ringing, enter your phone number, the '#' sign, and hang up.

Analytic Time:

Allow 3-6 weeks for final results.

Reference Range:

Male: 46,XY     Female: 46,XX

Comments:

Cytogenetics Laboratory Web Site

CPT Code:

88233, 88262

See Additional Information:
Cytogenetics Testing