For prenatal diagnosis of suspected chromosomal syndromes
Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy screening results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies by microarry and conventional chromosome analysis
Prenatal Diagnosis - Microarray/Chromosome Analysis
All chromosomes
Conventional chromosome analysis or Microarray analysis
10 - 12 days
If not MBS eligible, please contact 1800 822 999 for pricing details
Standard pathology request form
CVS or Amniotic fluid
Chorionic villus sample: 10-30mg (Doctor collect) in sterile tube or
Amniotic fluid: 2 x 9mL – sterile (Doctor collect)
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