Prenatal Diagnosis - Rapid FISH | Genomic Diagnostics

Test description

Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy screening results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies by rapid FISH technique

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Test information

Test name

Prenatal Diagnosis - Rapid FISH

Clinical indication

Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy screening results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies

Gene(s)

13, 18, 21 and X and Y chromosomes

Method

FISH

Turn around time

1 day

Medicare eligibility

Price

Please contact 1800 822 999 for pricing details.

Test request form

Standard pathology request form.

Sample type

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

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

Collection type

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.

Performed in conjunction with Prenatal Diagnosis - Microarray/Chromosome testing.