Test description
Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy screening results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies by rapid FISH technique
Test information
Test name
Prenatal Diagnosis - Rapid FISH
Clinical indication
Confirmation of high-risk aneuploidy screening results or investigation of ultrasound anomalies
Gene(s)
13, 18, 21 and X and Y chromosomes
Method
FISH
Turn around time
1 day
Medicare eligibility
No
Price
Please contact 1800 822 999 for pricing details.
Test request form
Standard pathology request form.
Sample type
Chorionic villus sample: 10-30mg (Doctor collect) in sterile tube OR
Amniotic fluid - sterile: 2 x 9mL (Doctor collect)
Collection type
Special instructions
Doctor collect only. DO NOT SEPARATE TUBES, SEND ALL TUBES TO YOUR LOCAL LABORATORY IMMEDIATELY. For overnight transport, the sample should be cooled NOT FROZEN.
Performed in conjunction with Prenatal Diagnosis - Microarray/Chromosome testing.