Containers
GC Labs code | Q986 | Test Field | Human genetics |
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Compulsory forms | G-NIPT requisition and consent form, GC Genome Informed consent for genetic testing |
Information
Test method | NGS (next generation sequencing) |
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Specimen (mL) | WB 8.5 (exclusive container) |
Specimen storage | Ambient |
Specimen stability | Ambient (7 days) |
Test schedule | Mon-Fri |
Analytical time (day) | 7 |
Reference range/Unit | [Whole Blood] See comments in the report |
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Clinical Significance | Non-invasive prenatal test is a screening test for chromosomal aneuplodies from the fetal DNA present in maternal blood. Chromosomal Trisomy, Monosomy, sex chromosome aneuploidy, 140 types of copy number variations(CNVs) and CNVs greater than 7Mb are detected by using next-generation sequencing (NGS) at 10 weeks gestational age. |
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