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Specimen Required
10 mL whole blood collected in (x2) each of two separate Streck cell-free (black/tan tiger-top)
Specimen Minimum Volume
8 mL (x2)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerate: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Daily
Method Name
Next Generation Sequencing
This test was developed and its analytical performance
characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has
not been cleared or approved by FDA. This
assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical
purposes.
Collection Container / Tube
Preferred: Streck cell-free (black/tan tiger -top)
Other Acceptable Container: None
Transport / Storage Conditions
Room temperature
Special Instructions
Do not draw before 10 weeks gestation.
Use Streck tubes only. Volume 20 mL (16 mL minimum)
whole blood collected in two Streck cell-free (black/tan tiger top)
glass tubes (10 mL in each tube).
Reference Values
See Laboratory Report
CPT Codes
81420
Analytic Time
6-8 days
Alias/See Also
NIPT
LAB12395