Pathology Handbook

Cytogenetics - Products of Conception (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Chromosome Analysis – Products of Conception
Foetal Chromosome Analysis
Karyotype Analysis – Postnatal
Histology-Cytogenetics (POC)
Cord Karyotype

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

PCO

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Sendaway test to the Clinical Cytogenetics Service.

Authorisation: Pathologist authorisation required. Sample selection requires pathologist triage.

Resulting: Assay results are incorporated into a supplementary biopsy report issued by the pathologist.

Specimen Types:

Tissue

Container Types:

See Detailed Information

Collection & Request Instructions:

Fresh tissue (placental chorionic villi, foetal skin, cartilage, cord or muscle) is required for this assay.

Collect tissue in sterile manner and place in sterile RPMI.

Do not place tissue in formalin.

Deliver immediately to NPV Central Specimen Processing.

Sample allocation for assay will occur via Pathologist.

The chromosome assay is based cell culture so viable cells are essential.

Transport Instructions:

Store at 4C

Processing Instructions:

If a specimen needs to be shared between histology and cytogenetics CSR are to contact the Anatomical Pathologist during working hours. After hours and weekends leave a note for the Anatomical Pathologist on the sendaway bench.

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Method:

Routine contract courier.

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