Test Directory
Prenatal Karyotype and/or FISH and/or Array (Fluid)
Containers - Adult
Sterile Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
8ml Amniotic Fluid (for culture) |
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Sterile Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
8ml Amniotic Fluid (for DNA extraction) |
Lithium Heparin (Orange Cap)
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Volume Range
3-5mls (1 tube from each parent)
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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)
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Volume Range
3-5mls (1 tube from each parent) |
Laboratory Site
WGH Cyto
Western General Hospital
Crewe Road
EDINBURGH EH4 2XU
Crewe Road
EDINBURGH EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1940
Transport arrangements
Courier, TAXI
Sample storage arrangements
Fridge
How to request
Referral form from Laboratory main website
Availability
Mon-Fri
Anticipated turnaround
14d
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
All reports sent to referring clinician