Test Details
Mnemonic
CHRAF
Ordering Code
3470600
CPT-4 Code(s)
88235, 88267, 88280. Fee for assay attempted (88235)
Specimen Information
Collect
Amniotic fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 20.0 mL amniotic fluid at room temperature in an sterile screw capped plastic container. Completed Warde Medical Laboratory Prenatal Genetic Test Requisition required.
Minimum Volume
10.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Cultures, 2 banded karyotypes, and other techniques when required.
Reference Range
Interpretive report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes