Test Overview
Test Methodology

Cell culture

Test Usage

This processing test is for culturing amniocytes for prenatal genetic testing

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

23-24 days

Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo CULAF
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect the amniotic fluid in an Amniotic Fluid container, discarding the first 2 mL of fluid. If the fluid is being used if being used in conjunction with other tests, a total of 25-30 mL will be needed. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

    Contraindications
    Optimal timing for specimen collection is during 14 to 18 weeks of gestation, but specimens collected at other weeks of gestation are also accepted.
    Normal Volume
    10 mL of amniotic fluid (Discard first 2 mls of fluid) if being used in conjunction with other tests, a total of 25-30 mL will be needed.
    Minimum Volume
    5 mL amniotic fluid
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    88235, 88240
    NY State Approved
    No