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Fetal Aneuploid Testing, Perinatal
Alternative Names/Synonyms
Rapid Aneuploid Detection, RAD, QF-PCR, QF
Laboratory
Diagnostic Medical Genetics
Sub-section
Cytogenetics
Specimen Type
Fresh Unfixed Tissue
Test Code
ANEUFAST
Ordering Instructions, Requisition
https://www.sinaihealth.ca/media/17581/download?inline
Supporting Documents
Clinical Significance
Aneuploidy studies
Chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y
Chromosomal abnormalities, Fertility/Reproductive
Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)
Fetal cartilage, fetal skin, fetal umbilical cord, products of conception, villi, or membranes
Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))
Umbilical cord: 1 cm piece;
Skin ,cartilage: 0 .5 cm x 0 .5 cm piece;
POC/villi: 25 mg
Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)
Sterile container
Collection Containers
Collection Requirements
Sterile transport media or saline;
3 to 5 mL of maternal blood in EDTA (lavender) tube must accompany all POC specimens
(for MCC Testing)
Storage / Shipment Details
Do not open or separate sample (maintain sterility); do not expose to heat
Sample Stability
Send to lab immediately
Cause for Rejection
Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance
Instrument, Methodology
QF-PCR
Test Availability
Routine; Monday to Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
14 days
Laboratory Contact Information
cytogeneticlab.MSH@sinaihealth.ca
Billing Information
Associated costs will be billed back to the institution
Funded for patients with OHIP
Yes