Chromosome Five-cell Count Plus Microarray (Reveal®), Amniotic Fluid
Also known as: Amniotic Fluid Chromosome Five-cell Count Plus Microarray
Use
The test allows prenatal detection of chromosomal aneuploidy, and is used to rule out tetraploidy and rearrangements not detected by array, such as balanced translocations and inversions. It also helps to clarify array abnormalities to determine if a structural rearrangement, marker, or isochromosome is present. Array can only provide copy number imbalances and cannot determine structure of an abnormality. The SNP assay will detect chromosomal imbalances that could be associated with developmental delay/congenital anomalies. It provides detection of possible uniparental disomy of any chromosome, the percent and location of homozygosity, including the degree of identity by descent.
Special Instructions
A completed Clinical Questionnaire for SNP Microarray should accompany specimens. Call 800-345-4363 to request the form, or photocopy from the Genetics Appendix. Concurrent maternal cell contamination (MCC) studies are recommended. If prior NIPT studies have been performed, include a copy of the report. Gender by ultrasound is required.
Limitations
This SNP assay does not detect balanced rearrangements, low-level mosaicism (<10%), marker chromosomes that only contain heterochromatin, or tetraploidy. This test was developed by Labcorp and has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (FISH)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 64095-3
- 64096-1
- 64092-0
- 64091-2
- 64093-8
- 33773-3
- 64094-6
- 31208-2
- 48672-0
Result Turnaround Time
10-21 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Amniotic Fluid
Volume
25 mL
Minimum Volume
12 mL
Container
Sterile plastic conical tube
Collection Instructions
Discard first 2 mL of fluid aspirated to avoid maternal cell contamination. Specimen collected in a 20 mL sterile syringe and transferred aseptically to sterile tubes for transport to Labcorp.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Suitability of specimen determined by the Cytogenetics laboratory.
