Prenatal Diagnosis - Microarray/Chromosome Analysis

For prenatal diagnosis of suspected chromosomal syndromes

Test description

Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy screening results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies by microarry and conventional chromosome analysis

Test information

Test name

Prenatal Diagnosis - Microarray/Chromosome Analysis

Clinical indication
    Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies.
Gene(s)

All chromosomes

Method

Conventional chromosome analysis or Microarray analysis

Turn around time

10 - 12 days

Medicare eligibility
Price

If not MBS eligible, please contact 1800 822 999 for pricing details

Test request form

Standard pathology request form

Sample type

CVS or Amniotic fluid

Collection type

Chorionic villus sample: 10-30mg  (Doctor collect) in sterile tube or

Amniotic fluid: 2 x 9mL  – sterile (Doctor collect)

Special instructions

Doctor collect only. DO NOT SEPARATE TUBES, SEND ALL TUBES TO YOUR LOCAL LABORATORY IMMEDIATELY. For overnight transport, the sample should be cooled NOT FROZEN. Both methods performed on each sample.

Performed in conjunction with Prenatal Diagnosis - Rapid FISH