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Prenatal Microarray Analysis
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Prenatal chromosome microarray analysis for detection of copy number variations (CNVs). |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Microarray - CVS/Amniotic Fluid, |
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Code:
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GPRMI |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), and, EDTA (LAV9), |
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Sample Type:
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Amniotic Fluid; CVS |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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20mL Amniotic Fluid/CVS; 4mL Blood |
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Collection Instructions:
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A maternal blood sample is also required to assess for potential maternal cell contamination.
Sterile collection containers available from testing laboratory. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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The testing department should be contacted to arrange collection of sample from CSRA.
Store sample chilled if there will be delay in processing. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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20mL Amniotic Fluid/CVS; 4mL Blood |
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Stability:
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72 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Cytogenetics |
Diagnostic Genomics |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4241 |
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Last Updated : 26-05-2023 13:24 |