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) |
![]() 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