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GTR Home > Tests > 5-Cell Confirmation Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid

How to order

Test Order CodeHelp: AF5CC

How To Order

Laboratory's Test Page

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https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/laboratory-services

How To Order

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Samples can be accepted 7 days a week (Monday - Sunday). All samples must be labeled with minimum of two patient identifying information (e.g. Patient Name and Date of Birth). Please submit all samples with a completed test requisition form.
Order URL Help: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/laboratory-services

Informed Consent Required Help: No

Specimen Source

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  • Amniotic fluid

Specimen requirements: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/laboratory-services

Test Codes

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Other test codes on lab website

Test Orderable By

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  • Genetic Counselor
  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner

Testing Strategy

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Reflex to microarray analysis available

Ordering Requirements

Genetic Counseling Required Pre-test Help
No
Genetic Counseling Required Post-test Help
No

Contact Policy

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  • Laboratory can only accept contact from health care providers. Patients/families are encouraged to discuss genetic testing options with their health care provider.

Practice guidelines

  • NSGC, 2021
    National Society of Genetic Counselors Position Statement: Prenatal Cell-Free DNA Screening

Consumer resources

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