Chorionic Villi

All samples received must be labelled with 2 unique identifiers identical to the accompanying request form. Samples that do not meet this minimum requirement will NOT be processed.

Specimen Collection
Chorionic villi samples should be placed immediately into a sterile container containing either RPMI 1640 or MEM culture medium. Transport media can be provided (with collection tubes) by IGENZ if required.

Specimen Volume
A minimum of 20 mg of chorionic villus should be collected.

Transportation Temperature
Samples should be transported at ambient temperature and received by IGENZ the same day as collection.

Turnaround Times 

Please note

Transport media should be stored at 4degC for up to 3 weeks (or six months if frozen) before being discarded.