Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Karyotype - Products of Conception (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
8th November 2024	Assay name	Cytogenetics - Products of Conception (Sendaway Test)	Karyotype - Products of Conception (Sendaway Test)
	Alternative names	Chromosome Analysis â€“ Products of Conception, Foetal Chromosome Analysis, Karyotype Analysis â€“ Postnatal, Histology-Cytogenetics (POC), Cord Karyotype	Chromosome Analysis â€“ Products of Conception, Foetal Chromosome Analysis, Karyotype Analysis Postnatal, Histology-Cytogenetics (POC), Cord Karyotype
24th October 2024	Request Group	PCO	POC

Alternative Names:

Chromosome Analysis â€“ Products of Conception
Foetal Chromosome Analysis
Karyotype Analysis Postnatal
Histology-Cytogenetics (POC)
Cord Karyotype

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

POC

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

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

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

Method:

Routine contract courier.

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