Chromosome Analysis Products of Conception (POC) (Karyotype)

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 https://www.kkh.com.sg/patient-care/areas-of-care/eLab-book/Pages/cytogenetics.aspx for photo reference guide.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Store specimen at room temperature. For after office hours store at 4-8^oC 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	Consent required. Please fill up “Karyotyping / Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation (FISH) for Constitutional Genetic Testing” [85060-FM-MB-103]. 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.