Chromosome Analysis Products of Conception (POC)

CY0171

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Sterile container with CV/POC transport media
(To be obtained from Cytogenetics Laboratory)
Specimen Requirement
a. for termination of pregnancy - amniotic sac, chorionic villi
b. for autopsies - gonads / eyes / skin
c. for ectopic / molar pregnancies - any products of conception, fallopian tubes.

Sterile technique must be observed. Specimen must be unfix.
Specimen will be processed as received.

Please refer to 
Specimen Storage/Transport
Store specimen at room temperature. For after office hours store at 4-8oC in DPLM Reception refrigerator.
 
Transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
18 days
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Cytogenetics
Contact Number 6394 1392
Day and Time Performed
When requested
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Lab Cytogenetics

Additional Information


DO NOT FREEZE SPECIMEN. Transport container obtainable from cytogenetics lab.

Products of Conception (POC) specimens will be entirely processed. No residual tissue will be available for return or subsequent analysis.

Change History Notes

  • 01 Jul 2025 02:00 PM

    Update additional information.

  • 05 Mar 2024 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Consent Form.

  • 11 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Storage / Transport.

  • 04 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Requirement.

  • 29 Oct 2021 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Downtime Form and Consent Form.

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Last Updated - 01 Jul 2025