Send to the laboratory ASAP at room temperature 20-25˚C. If there is a delay in transportation, store the sample in a refrigerator at 4˚C-. DO NOT FREEZE NOTE: Pertinent medical information including suspected diagnosis are required
MINIMUM VOLUME:
Amniotic Fluid: 20 mL in two sterile conical tubes Chorionic Villi: 5 - 10 mg in sterile saline or transport media Peripheral Blood: Adult 5-10 mL, Newborn 2-5mL in sodium heparin dark green tube. Invert the tube several times to prevent coagulation.
Products of Conception (POC): Products of Conception (POC)-- 5-10 mg placental villi or 1 cm umbilical cord in sterile tube with sterile saline or transport media (RPMI). *Please contact the cytogenetics lab to order RPMI: NSUHCulturedCellRequest@northwell.edu
Transport Instructions
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
48 hours room temperature If specimen cannot be sent promptly, refrigerate and send ASAP DO NOT FREEZE
Methodology
Days Performed
Monday through Saturday Turnaround Times: Chorionic Villi and Amniotic Fluid: 7 - 14 Days POC and Tissue: 14 - 28 Days Peripheral Blood: 10 - 14 Days
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
CPT
CPT code varies by specimen type. Please see CPT code form attached below