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Labeling
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2 unique identifiers identical to the referral form
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Amount
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Minimum of 20mg of chorionic villus
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Collection container
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Sterile container with additive
IGENZ can provide containers with media if required Transport media supplied by IGENZ should be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks (or six months if frozen) before being discarded.
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Additive/s (if any)
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RPMI Or MEM
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Transportation time
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Sample should be received by IGENZ same day as sample collection.
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Transportation temperature
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Ambient DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE
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Tests available
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FISH and Cytogenetics
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Storage of samples
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Original Sample
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1 month
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Cytogenetic slides
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3 years
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Chorionic Villus
(fixed cell suspension)
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6 months
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FISH slides
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6 months
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Time limits for extra testing
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6 months
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Repeat examination due to analytical failure
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The decision to request a recollection should be made in no more than 10 days.
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Clinical information
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Please provide a clinical report and any other relevant information required.
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Turn around time
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G-Banded metaphase analysis
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Routine
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15 days
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Urgent
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5 days
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FISH
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Routine
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3 days
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Urgent
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24 hours
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Special Instructions
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None
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