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HelpTest Code MATCC Maternal Cell Contamination, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Genetics Test Information
Required in conjunction with molecular and biochemical prenatal testing only.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULFB | Fibroblast Culture for Genetic Test | Yes | No |
| CULAF | Amniotic Fluid Culture/Genetic Test | Yes | No |
| _STR1 | Comp Analysis using STR (Bill only) | No, (Bill only) | No |
| _STR2 | Add'l comp analysis w/STR (Bill Only) | No, (Bill only) | No |
Specimen Type
VariesOrdering Guidance
If a prenatal specimen has already been submitted as part of another diagnostic test, a second prenatal specimen is not required. If a prenatal specimen has not yet been submitted, submit only 1 prenatal specimen.
Additional Testing Requirements
A maternal specimen and a prenatal specimen are both required.
-This test must be ordered on both the prenatal and maternal specimens under separate order numbers.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Specimen Type: Maternal blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Any anticoagulant
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Prenatal Specimens:
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Cord blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Any anticoagulant
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Amniotic fluid
Container/Tube: Amniotic fluid container
Specimen Volume: 20 mL
Additional Information: A separate culture charge will be assessed under CULAF / Culture for Genetic Testing, Amniotic Fluid.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Ambient
Specimen Type: Cultured amniocytes
Container/Tube: T-25 flask
Specimen Volume: 2 full flasks
Collection Instructions: Submit confluent cultured cells from another laboratory.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Chorionic villi
Container/Tube: 15-mL tube containing 15 mL of transport media
Specimen Volume: 20 mg
Additional Information: A separate culture charge will be assessed under CULFB / Fibroblast Culture for Genetic Testing, Tissue.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Cultured chorionic villi
Container/Tube: T-25 flasks
Specimen Volume: 2 full flasks
Collection Instructions: Submit confluent cultured cells from another laboratory.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Specimen Minimum Volume
Amniotic Fluid: 10 mL
Blood, Cord Blood: 0.5 mL
Chorionic Villus: 5 mg
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | ||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated by Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
An interpretative report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Batched, performed most weekdays
Report Available
10 to 11 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Whole Blood: 2 weeks (if available) Extracted DNA: 3 monthsPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
81265
Fibroblast Culture for Genetic Test
88233-(if appropriate)
88240-(if appropriate)
Amniotic Fluid Culture/Genetic Test
88235-(if appropriate)
88240-(if appropriate)
Each additional specimen
81266