| Laboratory: | Genomics |
| Test Name: |
FETAL BLOOD ANTIGEN GENOTYPING - (Amf)
Test Code:
MD
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| Clinical Information: |
Maternal sample blood required to rule out maternal cell contamination in the fetal sample (2 EDTA 4mL tubes). Paternal sample strongly recommended. Testing restricted to FAU physicians.
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| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Amniotic Fluid: 8 - 10mL Specimen must be kept at room temperature. |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
An interpretive report from the reference laboratory will be forwarded to the physician.
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
Sample to be collected Monday to Thursday only. Amniotic fluid is forwarded to an out-of-province laboratory for testing, if approved. Notify the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory at 204-787-1024 ext 2 when sample is collected. Turn around time is estimated to be 10 to 14 days.
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| More Information: |
Do NOT centrifuge. Specimen is forwarded to Health Sciences Centre - MS5 for analysis. Store and ship specimens at room temperature. Specimens sent for Molecular testing are not to be used for other tests (ie. CBC).
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