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Test ID BLOD1714 Maternal Cell Contamination Evaluation 

AKA

MCC, Cord Blood

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube, Whole Blood (Cord Blood Only)

 

Invert several times to mix blood.  Send whole blood specimens in original tubes.
Do not aliquot.
 

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis, lipemia or icterus.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     3 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1 mL

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     48 - 72 hours     Preferred for transport   
 Refrigerated     48 - 72 hours     
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

Note:  Samples received after 24 hours may result in compromised specimen integrity.
All specimens will be evaluated at the Sanford Medical Genetics Laboratory for test suitability.
 

Performing Lab

Sanford Medical Genetics Laboratory - Sioux Falls

Report Available

5-7 days

Performed Test Frequency

Monday - Friday