Test Details
Mnemonic
FHGBA
Ordering Code
3712580
CPT-4 Code(s)
83033
Specimen Information
Collect
Amniotic fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL amniotic fluid in a sterile screw capped plastic vial. Completed Warde Medical Laboratory Prenatal Genetic Test Requisition required.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 4 months
Frozen: 3 years
Please note: Do not freeze sample if chromosome and/or FISH analysis is required.
Refrigerated: 4 months
Frozen: 3 years
Please note: Do not freeze sample if chromosome and/or FISH analysis is required.
Methodology
Immunodiffusion
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Quest Ameripath
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes