Exclusion of maternal contamination

Code: 3048

The availability and turnaround time of this test should be confirmed with the unit before collection.

Method

Cytogenetic analysis

Collection requirements

EDTA: Blood (5 mL). Special tube - request from the laboratory

Sample stability

Refrigerated at 2-8 °C

Turnaround time

12 working days

Preparation and notes

IMPORTANT: Samples for this test should only be collected Monday to Thursday and never on the day before a public holiday.