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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Amniotic fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen volume: 20-25 mL
Specimen Type: Chorionic villi
Container/Tube: Sterile Container containing transport media
Specimen volume: 20-30 mg
Specimen Type: Whole blood (from neonate or cord)
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen volume: 0.5 to 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Send the specimen with a completely filled KKH Genetics Test Request Form and KKH Prenatal Genetics Testing Consent Form.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Amniotic / Chorionic villi/ Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 4 hours |
| Refrigerate: | 48 hours |
| Frozen: | NA |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 3 working days
Service Code
36973
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
DNA Laboratory
Basment 1, Children’s Tower
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte. Ltd.
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Tel:63941395
Update
Last updated 15/05/2023
Updated KKH Genetics Test Request Form