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Program:Genetics and Genomics
 
Test Name:Rapid Aneuploidy Detection (RAD), prenatal (G&G North UAH)
Test Code:SUNQUEST: RAD1-;APPEND SPECIMEN TYPE
Alternate Test Name:Turner Syndrome
Edward Syndrome
Patau Syndrome
Down Syndrome
Trisomy 13
Trisomy 18
Trisomy 21
 
Performing Site: University of Alberta Hospital
Performing Dept:Molecular Diagnostics
 
TAT:2 - 3 days
 
Preferred Tube/Container:See Specimen Requirements
 
Specimen Requirements:For Prenatal Specimens
Submit in a sterile 15 mL or 50 mL polypropylene centrifuge tube or in a plain sterile tube with screw cap
  • For Chorionic Villi specimens -  Submit a minimum of 15 mg
  • For Amniotic Fluid specimens - Submit a minimum of 25 mL
    NOTE: A maternal blood sample (as outlined above) must be collected for maternal cell contamination studies.
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    Min. Sample Required:If unable to collect the minimum as per specimen requirements, contact the laboratory.
     
    Specimen Processing:Unopened dedicated tubes (do not share) are required for Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory testing.
    Do not spin or aliquot specimens.

    Store specimens at ambient temperature if being shipped on same day of collection (preferred).
    Specimens can be stored at 4 - 8oC if shipping is delayed.
     
    Specimen Handling:Transport specimens at ambient temperature.
    Specimens must not freeze in transit.

    Specimens, with completed requisitions, should be received by the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory:
  • Within 24 hours of date of collection for Amniotic Fluid and Chorionic Villi specimen types.

    Ship specimens to Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory via UAH Specimen Control WMC 4B2.10.
    Amniotic Fluid specimensChorionic Villi specimens
    Are received Mon – Fri: 7:30am to 3:00pm.
    If received after 3:00pm, will be processed
    on the next working day.
    		Are received Mon – Thurs: 7:30am to 3:00pm.
    Cannot be received on Fridays.


    If Amnio and CVS specimens are being sent from outside of Edmonton for testing in GLS North, please call the laboratory at 780-407-1542 or fax shipping information to 780-407-3059 to inform the lab of expected arrival times and mode of transport.
    If Tissue specimens are being sent from outside of Edmonton for testing in GLS North, please call the laboratory at 780-407-1434 or fax shipping information to 780-407-1761 to inform the lab of expected arrival times and mode of transport.
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    Requisition/Form:All requests MUST be submitted on a Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Requisition.

    Please ensure all required information, including patient's clinical history/indication, is provided on the requisition.
     
    Method:QF-PCR
    Method Details:Detects aneuploidy for chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y
     
    Reference Interval:Interpretation provided on report.
     
     
    Last Updated On:Tuesday, March 6, 2018
    Date of Last Review:Jan 2 2018 12:00AM