Test description
Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy screening results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies by microarray analysis
Test information
Prenatal Diagnosis - Microarray Analysis
Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies.
All chromosomes
Microarray
7 - 15 business days
If not MBS eligible, please contact 1800 822 999 for pricing details
Standard pathology request form
Chorionic villus sample (CVS) or amniotic fluid
Chorionic villus sample: 10-30mg in sterile saline or transport media OR
Amniotic fluid: 3 x 10mL in sterile falcon tube
Specialist Doctor Collect Only. Collect Monday to Thursday.
DO NOT SEPARATE TUBES, SEND ALL TUBES TO YOUR LOCAL LABORATORY IMMEDIATELY.
Specimens must be transported at 4 degrees, and MUST BE packaged so that the specimen tube(s) DO NOT touch the icebricks. For overnight transport, the sample should be cooled and MUST NOT be frozen.
Performed in conjunction with Prenatal Diagnosis - Rapid FISH