The following specimen requirements and additional codes apply if these tests are ordered at the time of Routine Chromosome Analysis. If these tests are added after routine analysis, an additional specimen is usually not necessary. If gestational age is 15 weeks or more, send an additional 5 ml of unspun fluid. Established cultures can be submitted. If additional culturing is needed a fee will be charged.
Fill flasks completely with medium.
Do not centrifuge. Do not freeze. Ship at ambient temperature as described . If a relative is affected, the method of diagnosis must be reported. Tissue culture fees will be charged if fresh blood is submitted for FISH analysis.